Monthly Archives: December 2009

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to communities affected by floods in north-west New South Wales. Commonwealth assistance is being provided to New South Wales through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements … Continue reading →

Commonwealth Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services, Steve Whan, today agreed on a $15 million joint implementation plan for disaster resilience initiatives in New South Wales. These measures will be provided under the Commonwealth’s new … Continue reading →

The recent transfer of 30 minors from immigration detention on Christmas Island is consistent with regular and long standing operations of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. The Christmas Island facility is not at full capacity. All irregular maritime arrivals … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released the final discussion paper by the National Legal Profession Reform Taskforce on the issue of fidelity cover. “The Taskforce has been charged with developing uniform legislation to regulate the legal profession across Australia and I … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced the reappointment of Dr Gaye Sculthorpe as a full-time member of the National Native Title Tribunal. “I congratulate Dr Sculthorpe on her reappointment to the Tribunal,” Mr McClelland said. The National Native Title Tribunal plays … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced the appointment of Professor Rosalind Croucher as the President of the Australian Law Reform Commission. “I congratulate Professor Croucher on her appointment and look forward to her leading Australia’s foremost law reform institution” Mr McClelland … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced the reappointment of Ms Linda Pearson to the Administrative Review Council. The Administrative Review Council plays an important role in monitoring and advising the Government on the Commonwealth administrative law system. Ms Pearson has been … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced that Mr Mick Gooda has been appointed to the Australian Human Rights Commission as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. “Mr Gooda has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the lives of … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland today announced one-off funding allocations totalling $4.2 million for more than 60 successful proposals for legal assistance services to partner with Family Relationship Centres. The pilot program is designed to help separated or separating families by providing … Continue reading →