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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Anti-Corruption Commission Appointment
I propose to recommend to the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), the appointment of Ms Kylie Kilgour as a Deputy Commissioner of the National Anti‑Corruption Commission.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Australian Law Reform Commission to inquire into justice responses to sexual violence
The Australian Government has today taken a key step to improving the experience of victims and survivors of sexual violence by asking the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to undertake an inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of the Legislative Framework for Corporations and Financial Services Regulation
The final report of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) review of the legislative framework for corporations and financial services regulation was tabled in Parliament today.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Nazi salute and hate symbols now outlawed
It is now unlawful to perform the Nazi salute in public or to publicly display, or trade in, Nazi hate symbols, with the Albanese Government’s landmark legislation coming into force today (Monday, 8 January).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Press conference – Melbourne
Subjects: Australians killed in Lebanon; TikTok
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Decision in Attorney-General v Benbrika
The Albanese Government will always take the strongest possible action available under law to ensure the safety of the community.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Radio interview – ABC Melbourne
Subjects: Supreme Court of Victoria decision; fruit cake
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and Australian Institute of Criminology
I am pleased to announce the appointment of former ASIO Deputy Director General Heather Cook as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and Director of the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments and short-term re-appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The Australian Government has appointed a new Judicial Deputy President and made 22 new member appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of AUSTRAC Chief Executive Officer
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Thomas as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC).
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