Monthly Archives: December 2011

Statement of Robert McClelland

The Prime Minister has advised me that on Wednesday I will be appointed as Minister for Emergency Management and Minister for Housing and Homelessness. Accordingly I will cease to hold the office of Attorney General.

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Kalkadoon Native Title Determination welcomed

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the Federal Court’s recognition of Kalkadoon native title rights in Queensland.

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Royal Assent for legislation to improve the protection of human rights

Attorney-General Robert McClelland is pleased to announce Royal Assent to legislation to enhance the protection of human rights in Australia. 

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Government consults on National Human Rights Action Plan

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released an exposure draft of Australia’s new National Human Rights Action Plan, seeking community feedback on the latest Government’s human rights initiative at the 2011 Human Rights Awards. 

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Commonwealth Legal Services Expenditure

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today released the Commonwealth Legal Services Expenditure Report 2010 – 2011. 

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Disaster Mapper to teach kids about natural hazards

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today launched a new web resource to help school students and teachers find information about disasters.

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Rockdale celebrates opening of new facilities at St Joseph’s School

LOCAL MEDIA RELEASE New facilities at St Joseph’s School in Rockdale will bring benefits to students for years to come, Robert McClelland MP, Member for Barton said today.

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Appointments to the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced appointments to the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia.

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Appointments to Australia’s first Indigenous Commonwealth Judicial Officer

Joint Media Release Attorney-General Hon. Robert McClelland MP Minister for Indigenous Affairs Hon. Jenny Macklin MP Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin today welcomed the appointment of Australia’s first Indigenous Commonwealth judicial officer.

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New DisasterWatch smartphone app

Australians can now download a free Smartphone application to get quick and easy access to information about emergencies and disasters across the country.

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