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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Sunday 22 October 2023 marked the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National campaign launched to prevent child sexual abuse
The Australian Government has today launched Australia’s first national campaign aimed at preventing child sexual abuse.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Passage of landmark family law reforms
The Parliament has today passed two significant pieces of legislation to make Australia’s family law system simpler, safer and more accessible for separating families and their children.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Supporting Australian communities affected by Hamas attacks on Israel and ongoing conflict
The Albanese Government is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all Australians.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Securing faith-based places
The Australian Government is providing $50 million in 177 grants to keep Australians practising their religion safe across the country.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Australian Institute of Criminology celebrates 50 years of service
The Australian Government congratulates the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) for today marking 50 years of contributions to crime and justice policy and practice in Australia.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Motion condemning Hamas attacks on Israel
Speech – House of Representatives, 16 October 2023
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Independent review of the National Cooperative Scheme on Unexplained Wealth
Mr Andrew Cappie-Wood AO has been appointed to independently review the National Cooperative Scheme on Unexplained Wealth (the National Scheme).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of additional Members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The Australian Government has appointed 54 additional members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) through a transparent and merit-based selection process, conducted in accordance with the AAT appointment guidelines. These appointments follow the 39 appointments announced on 15 September 2023.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Recruitment of Members for the new Administrative Review Tribunal
Today the Australian Government is commencing the search for Members of the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) – the body that will replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
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