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The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Remarks – Passing of Sir Anthony Frank Mason AC KBE GBM KC
Speech – Parliament House, Canberra, 1 April 2026
1 April 2026
Speech
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Important reforms to Australia’s copyright framework pass the Parliament
The Albanese Government has passed important reforms providing Australians greater legal certainty when using ‘orphan works’ (copyright material where the copyright owner is unknown or unlocatable).
1 April 2026
Media Release
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Draft Children’s Online Privacy Code released
Today, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released an exposure draft of the Children’s Online Privacy Code for public consultation.
31 March 2026
Media Release
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Radio Interview – ABC North Queensland – Breakfast with Michael Clarke
Subjects: Appointment of His Honour Justice Corey Jenkins to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2); draft Children's Online Privacy Code
27 March 2026
Transcript