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  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Consultation on strengthening the Modern Slavery Act
    The Albanese Government has taken the next step towards tackling modern slavery, with a public consultation process now open on options to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    TV interview – Sky News (Sunday Agenda)
    Subjects: Tasmanian election; Working with Children Checks; China; AUKUS; Antisemitism; Privacy Act; Productivity Roundtable; Mark Latham
    Transcript
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Central Australia Justice Reinvestment initiative announced
    The Albanese Labor Government has announced the latest initiative as part of the largest commitment to justice reinvestment ever delivered by the Commonwealth.
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Consultation on accreditation of Children’s Contact Services
    The Albanese Government is working to strengthen safety requirements for Children’s Contact Services by today inviting community views on options for the accreditation of these services, supporting recent changes to the Family Law Act 1975.
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Commencement of the new National Access to Justice Partnership
    Today, the new $3.9 billion National Access to Justice Partnership 2025-30 (NAJP) commences, replacing the National Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25 and delivering a critical increase of $800 million in funding over 5 years from 2025-26 to the legal assistance sector.
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Community Legal Service grants to improve access to justice
    The Albanese Government is improving access to justice for vulnerable Australians by awarding $67.5 million over 5 years to 14 grant recipients under the Community Legal Services Program 2025-2030 grant opportunity.
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Ceremonial sitting of the FCFCOA (Division 2) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Court
    Speech – Ceremonial sitting of the FCFCOA (Division 2) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Court, 23 June 2025
    Speech
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Supporting services for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse
    The Albanese Government is supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and children who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours through the opening of a $12.2 million grant round which will deliver vital funding to existing specialist and community support services.
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
    Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an opportunity for people right across Australia – and indeed the world – to better understand the prevalence and causes of abuse and neglect of older people.
    Media Release
  • The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
    Landmark family law reforms commence
    Today, legislation comes into effect that will make Australia’s family law system simpler, safer and fairer for all families.
    Media Release

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