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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Listing of Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation
Today the Australian Government has listed Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (the Criminal Code).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Investing in access to justice and improving community safety
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering significant investments to strengthen community safety, restore accountability and integrity in government and improve access to justice for all Australians.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Doorstop – AFP Majura Complex, Canberra
Subjects: Australian Federal Police canine capabilities demonstration, AFP pay negotiations, eSafety, anti-siphoning legislation, live sheep exports
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Reappointment of Reece Kershaw APM as Australian Federal Police Commissioner
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Reece Kershaw APM as Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for a period of two years to October 2026.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of the Australian Information Commissioner – Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Tydd as the Australian Information Commissioner and head of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Radio interview – ABC RN Breakfast
Subjects: Violence against women, legal assistance, changes to the Family Law Act coming into effect, NZYQ cohort
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Landmark Family Law Act reforms come into effect
Today the Albanese Government’s significant reforms to the Family Law Act come into effect, making Australia’s family law system simpler, safer and easier for separating families and their children.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Boosting Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime
The Australia Government will invest $166.4 million in this month’s Budget to implement reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Mobile app to protect identity credentials from cyber crooks
The Albanese Government will provide an additional $11 million in the 2024-25 Budget for a mobile app and secure website that will enable all Australians to easily and swiftly protect their identity credentials from cyber crooks.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Police Ministers Council Meeting
Speech – Police Ministers Council Meeting, Canberra, 3 May 2024
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