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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Making marriage easier and more accessible
Marriage in Australia has been updated from the age of the horse and carriage with legislation passed today making it easier to start the legal paperwork for weddings.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government establishes Anti-Slavery Commissioner
The Albanese Government has established Australia’s first federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Hugh de Kretser as the next President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
I am pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Simone Bingham and Ms Anna Bertone as judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
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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
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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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