Monthly Archives: October 2011

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Report to Parliament 2010-11, which was tabled this afternoon.

The first National Floods Forum held in Brisbane from 6 – 7 October 2011.  The Forum was opened by Attorney-General Robert McClelland.

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today launched a new website that aims to build stronger, inclusive communities and challenge extremist ideologies in Australia.

Joint Media Release Attorney-General Hon. Robert McClelland MP Minister Assisting the Attorney-General on Queensland Floods Recovery Senator Hon. Joseph Ludwig The Australian Government’s Emergency Management Australia (EMA) will meet with police, fire authorities and other Queensland emergency services in Brisbane … Continue reading →

A national forum to explore how new and emerging technology can better used to prepare for and respond to floods and other natural disasters will be held in Brisbane today.  

Attorney-General Robert McClelland said Emergency Management Australia (EMA) will meet with police, fire authorities and other emergency services in Victoria today as part of preparations for the upcoming bushfire and disaster season.

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today said Australia’s national telephone based emergency warning system – Emergency Alert – is working well.

Joint media release Minister for Foreign Affairs The Hon Kevin Rudd MP Attorney-General The Hon Robert McClelland MP Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities The Hon Tony Burke MP The Australian Government condemns Japan’s decision to continue whaling … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland announced Emergency Management Australia (EMA) will today begin operational briefings with police, fire authorities and other emergency services in each State and Territory in preparation for the upcoming bushfire and disaster season.

Joint Media Release Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Kevin Rudd MP Attorney-General Hon. Robert McClelland MP The Australian Government today welcomed a significant development in the fight against terrorism following the death of U.S.-born al-Qa’ida leader Anwar al-Aulaqi.