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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.
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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.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
AIC 2025 Conference: Reducing online harms
Good morning and thank you to the Australian Institute of Criminology’s Deputy Director, Rick Brown, for the introduction. I’m pleased to be here for the 2025 Australian Institute of Criminology’s annual conference.
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of Commonwealth King’s Counsel
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Buckland as Commonwealth King’s Counsel.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
I am pleased to announce the following judicial appointments.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment to the Federal Court of Australia
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graeme Hill SC as a Judge of the Federal Court.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government strengthening support for victims and survivors in the justice system
The Albanese Government has tabled the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence report and announced a $21.4 million package to strengthen support for victims and survivors.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Remarks at Youth Off The Streets
Subjects: Launch of Empowerment program; Youth Off The Streets.
Transcript