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30 November 2019
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath Statement From Attorney-General Re South-East Queensland Flood Class Action Victor P Taffa “Government acknowledges the decision of the New South Wales Supreme court.” Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said. “Government will closely examine the judgement before making any comment on a possible appeal.”
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28 November 2019
South Australia Attorney-General Vickie Chapman Increasing The Public’s Right To Know Victor P Taffa Public’s right to know more about how governments operate will be strengthened under proposed changes to South Australia’s Freedom of Information Act to be tabled in State Parliament today. Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman said public comment is being sought on the proposed […]
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27 November 2019
Tasmania Attorney-General Elise Archer Funding To Clear RTI Backlog Victor P Taffa Hodgman Government is committed to improving the openness and transparency of Government and has implemented a number of measures since coming to government. We have provided the Office of the Ombudsman with additional funding of $245,000 per year in 2019-20 budget, Attorney-General Elise […]
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24 November 2019
Tasmania Attorney-General Elise Archer Making Tasmania’s Justice System More Efficient Fair And Effective Victor P Taffa Hodgman Government has this week delivered significant reforms to streamline and improve the operation of the Magistrates Court, with a package of Bills which have now passed the Legislative Council, Attorney-General Elise Archer said. These Bills, including the Magistrates […]
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23 November 2019
Victoria Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien Victoria Shadow Attorney-General Edward O’Donohue Labor’s Key Links With Lawyer X Scandal Need To Come Clean Victor P Taffa Revelations that former Brumby Government Police Minister, Bob Cameron, was integral to keeping the lid on the Lawyer X scandal just prior to the 2010 State Election, raises serious questions about […]
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15 November 2019
South Australia Attorney-General Vickie Chapman New Director Of Public Prosecutions To Start Next Week Victor P Taffa Supreme Court Justice Martin Hinton will commence work as South Australia’s new Director of Public Prosecutions on Monday 18 November. Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman wished Justice Hinton well in the new role, saying he was an eminently qualified legal […]
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31 October 2019
South Australia Attorney-General Vickie Chapman South Australia Minister for Primary Industries Tim Whetstone Tougher Penalties For Farm Trespassers Victor P Taffa Marshall Government will get tougher on those trespassing on agricultural land in new legislation which will be introduced to State Parliament today. Following broad consultation with primary production industries, justice sector stakeholders and the […]
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30 October 2019
Victoria Attorney General Jill Hennessy Appointment Of New State Coroner Victor P Taffa Andrews Government has today announced the appointment of John Cain as a County Court Judge and new State Coroner. “Mr. Cain is a highly regarded lawyer and brings a wealth of experience in the legal sector.” Attorney General Jill Hennessy said. “I […]
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29 October 2019
New South Wales Attorney General Mark Speakman Surveillance Device Use Under More Scrutiny Victor P Taffa Major crime and corruption lawyer Don McKenzie has been appointed as the first Surveillance Devices Commissioner in New South Wales, Attorney General Mark Speakman announced today. Attorney General Speakman said the establishment of a Surveillance Devices Commissioner is part […]
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29 October 2019
Tasmania Minister for Justice Elise Archer New Magistrate Sought Victor P Taffa An advertisement program has begun today seeking expressions of interest from experienced legal practitioners who wish to be considered for appointment as a new permanent full-time magistrate for Tasmania. This will be the first additional magistrate appointment since 2009, reflecting the Hodgman Government’s […]
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24 October 2019
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath Attorney-General Appeals Sentence Of Sterling Free Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has decided to appeal the sentence of Sterling Free on the basis it is manifestly inadequate. “I understand there has been significant community interest in this matter.” Attorney-General D’Ath said. “It is always important that I afford the Director […]
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22 October 2019
Victoria Attorney-General Jill Hennessy New Judge Appointed To The Supreme Court Victor P Taffa Andrews Government has announced the appointment of Lisa Nichols QC as Victoria’s newest Supreme Court judge. “Lisa Nichols has more than two decades of experience in the legal profession and has been involved in many complex matters throughout her career. She […]
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20 October 2019
Tasmania Attorney-General Elise Archer Standing Up For Victims Of Sexual Assault Victor P Taffa Rights of victims of crime and community safety is a key priority for the Hodgman Government, Attorney-General Elise Archer said. “That is why we will be amending section 194K of Tasmania’s Evidence Act 2001 to provide victims of sexual assault the […]
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20 October 2019
South Australia Attorney-General Vickie Chapman Automatic Suppression Laws To Go Victor P Taffa South Australians would be able to know the identity of people charged with sex offences once they face court under reforms to suppression laws to be introduced to State Parliament today. Attorney-General Vickie Chapman said that, under the changes, automatic suppression orders […]
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19 October 2019
New South Wales Minister for Water Property and Housing Melinda Pavey New South Wales Valuer General Appointed Victor P Taffa New South Wales Government today announced leading industry valuation expert and property academic, Dr. David Parker, has been appointed as the State’s new Valuer General. Minister for Water Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the […]
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17 October 2019
South Australia Attorney-General Vickie Chapman Legal Fraternity Supports Court Of Appeal As It Edges Closer To Reality Victor P Taffa Laws to establish a new Court of Appeal in South Australia will be introduced to State Parliament today, on the back of stakeholder support for the change. In September, Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman announced plans to […]
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13 October 2019
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath Queensland Welcomes New Magistrates Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has welcomed 4 new additions to the State’s judiciary, including a Deputy Chief Magistrate and 3 Magistrates. Attorney-General D’Ath joined Queensland’s legal profession today at a welcome ceremony at the Brisbane Magistrates Court. “All magistrates play a vital role in the […]
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13 October 2019
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath New Magistrate For Townsville Victor P Taffa Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has appointed Richard Lehmann has been appointed as a Magistrate in Townsville. “Magistrates play a vital role in the administration of justice in Queensland and I congratulate our newest judicial officer.” Attorney-General D’Ath said. “Mr. Lehmann has […]
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02 October 2019
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath Three New Magistrates For Queensland Victor P Taffa Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has appointed three new Magistrates to our Magistrates Courts. Attorney-General D’Ath welcomes the appointments of Rosemary Gilbert in Brisbane, Cameron McKenzie in Southport and Robert Walker in Emerald. “Magistrates play a vital role in the administration […]
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25 September 2019
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath Major Air Conditioning Upgrade For Hervey Bay Courthouse Delivers Jobs Victor P Taffa A major air-conditioning upgrade at Hervey Bay Courthouse has reduced energy consumption and supported a dozen jobs. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the $468,000 investment improved the equipment’s efficiency, effectiveness and reliability. “Local Hervey Bay […]
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