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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Opinion Piece – Local solutions key to reducing Indigenous incarceration
Every time I visit the Kimberley I’m reminded of the vastness of its landscape and the unique challenges this presents for service providers and local residents.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
2024 Australian Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption
Speech – 2024 Australian Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption: Overcoming corruption for people, planet & prosperity, Brisbane, 7 August 2024
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Press conference – Parliament House, Canberra
Subjects: National Terrorism Threat Level; Middle East conflict; threats to Members of Parliament; gambling advertising policy
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Protection visa and migration case appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
I am pleased to announce the appointment nine new Judges to increase the capacity of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) to hear protection visa and migration cases.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The Australian Government has appointed 14 new Members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Radio interview – ABC Kimberley
Subjects: Visit to Kimberley; Justice reinvestment; Youth services; Age of criminal responsibility; Closing The Gap; Live cattle export class action; Live sheep trade.
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Radio interview – Radio Goolarri
Subject: Visit to Kimberley.
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of ALRC part-time Commissioner for future acts inquiry
I am pleased to announce Mr Tony McAvoy SC has been appointed a part-time Commissioner of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to co-lead the ALRC’s inquiry into the future acts regime in the Native Title Act 1993 with the ALRC President, the Hon Justice Mordecai Bromberg.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
I am pleased to announce the appointment of three new Judges to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Today, on the 10th World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Australian Government reaffirms our commitment to tackle modern slavery and to protect and support victims, survivors and individuals at risk.
Media Release