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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government bolsters fight against child sexual exploitation online
The Albanese Government is stepping up the fight against child sexual exploitation and other serious online harms by strengthening collaboration between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the eSafety Commissioner.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Reappointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal
The Australian Government has reappointed four Deputy Presidents to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), for two-year terms to commence between May and July 2025.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Action to combat the trade of illicit tobacco
We’re cracking down on illicit tobacco and we’re putting the people profiting from black market tobacco on notice.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Gumatj decision
Today the High Court of Australia delivered its decision in Commonwealth of Australia v. Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj Clan or Estate Group) & Ors.
Media Release
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