Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Australian Government today announced legislative reforms to enhance Australia’s ability to respond to maritime security threats. Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, said the Government will introduce new legislation to provide a clear and simple set of maritime enforcement powers. Currently there … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the passage through Parliament of legislation to achieve quicker, more flexible negotiated settlements of native title claims. “By improving the efficiency and timeliness of mediation, the measures contained in the Bill will improve the operation … Continue reading →

The Government has re-listed four groups as terrorist organisations under Australia’s counter-terrorism laws. The organisations that have been re-listed are: Hamas’ Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades; The Kurdistan Workers Party; Lashkar-e-Tayyiba; and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The re-listing follows advice from security … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced seven part-time appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). “It is with great pleasure that I announce these appointments to the Tribunal,” Mr McClelland said. New appointees to the AAT include Mr Francis O’Loughlin and … Continue reading →

Mr Speaker. The devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 have been described as Australia’s worst natural disaster, and it certainly was that in terms of the catastrophic loss of life and the extreme damage to property. The impact of the … Continue reading →

Mr Tony Negus APM, was today officially sworn in as the new Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police. Commissioner Negus was sworn in by Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Court, Jeffrey Spender, in a ceremony at Parliament House. Commissioner … Continue reading →