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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
10 years since downing of Malaysia airlines flight MH17
Today marks ten years since the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and the tragic loss of 298 lives, including 38 people who called Australia home.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Visit to the Netherlands for the 10th Anniversary of MH17
This week I will visit the Netherlands to attend events commemorating 10 years since the downing of Flight MH17.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Release of the independent evaluation of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians 2019-2023
The key policy framework for tackling elder abuse has been rated a success by an independent evaluation.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
First Australian Sexual Offence Statistical collection report
The inaugural Australian Sexual Offence Statistical (ASOS) collection report released today reveals the prevalence and nature of sexual offending across Australia for the first time.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Press Club Q&A
Subjects: AUSTRAC’s National Risk Assessments; Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing; Privacy reform; Religious discrimination legislation; Whistleblower reform; Office of the Special Investigator; Robodebt Royal Commission; Age of criminal responsibility; Religion and identity; Anti-Semitism Envoy
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
ABC Melbourne Drive – Ali Moore
Subjects: AUSTRAC’s National Risk Assessments; Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing; Anti-Semitism Envoy
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Bankruptcy law reforms
The Australian Government will introduce reforms to ensure Australia’s bankruptcy system is fairer and operates in the best interests of all Australians.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Statement – Tenth anniversary of the downing of Flight MH17
Speech – House of Representatives, 4 July 2024
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government strengthens protections for Commonwealth frontline workers
The Parliament has today passed the Albanese Labor Government's legislation to better protect Commonwealth frontline workers from violence and aggression.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Quarterly intimate partner homicide dashboard set to make essential insights more timely
A statistical dashboard launched today will help drive our shared ambition to end violence against women and children in Australia in one generation by providing more timely reporting on female victims of intimate partner homicide.
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