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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Launch of the AustLII Australian Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries Library
Speech – Brennan Moot Court, UTS Law Faculty, 28 August 2023
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Report on review of modern slavery criminal offences released
Today the Government released the findings of the targeted review of Australia’s modern slavery criminal offences following a public consultation process.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the High Court of Australia
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Justice Stephen Gageler AC as the fourteenth Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Justice Gageler will commence as Chief Justice on 6 November 2023 upon the retirement of Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership – consultation open
Today the Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) led by Dr Warren Mundy has released an Issues Paper inviting submissions on future funding arrangements for the legal assistance sector.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Lived Experience Expert Advisory Group on sexual violence
The Albanese Government is committed to strengthening our justice system by listening to victims and survivors of sexual violence.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Government taking decisive action in response to PwC tax leaks scandal
The Albanese Government will oversee the biggest crackdown on tax adviser misconduct in Australian history.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Securing Faith-Based Places – grant applications now open
Applications are now open for the Albanese Government’s Securing Faith-Based Places grant program.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
World Day Against Trafficking In Persons
Today, on World Day against Trafficking in Persons, we reaffirm the Australian Government’s commitment to tackling these abhorrent crimes.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Launch of guides for reporting on child sexual abuse
Today the Attorney-General’s Department has released a series of guides produced by the University of Canberra that support responsible reporting on child sexual abuse and empower victims and survivors engaging with the media.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Expressions of Interest open for the Federal Court of Australia and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest for appointment to the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (Divisions 1 and 2).
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