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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Strengthening Australia’s Digital ID System
The Albanese Government has introduced new legislation in the Senate today to strengthen and expand Australia’s Digital ID System.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of the Disability Discrimination Commissioner
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Rosemary Kayess as Australia’s next Disability Discrimination Commissioner.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government to outlaw Nazi salute and hate symbols
The Albanese Government will ban the public display of the Nazi salute, making clear there is no place in Australia for those who seek to glorify hatred.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Podcast interview – The Briefing
Subjects: Nazi salute and hate symbols
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
$255m boost to operation aegis and law enforcement to keep Australians safe
The Albanese Labor Government is providing our agencies with the resources they need to ensure the safety of the community following the High Court’s decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs & Anor.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Freedom of Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner appointments
The Albanese Government has today delivered on our election commitment to fully restore the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) with the appointment of standalone Privacy and Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioners.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government to improve reporting on intimate partner homicide
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to progressing our shared ambition to end violence against women and children in Australia in one generation. One life lost to intimate partner homicide is too many.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Health Justice Australia Conference 2023
Speech – Health Justice Australia Conference 2023 – RMIT, Melbourne, 24 November 2023
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Outcomes of the Ministerial Forum on Child Safety
Today I chaired a Ministerial Forum on Child Safety, bringing together Commonwealth, state and territory ministers to discuss national reforms to prevent child sexual abuse in Australia.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
2023 John Monash Oration
Speech – Transparency and accountability – the essential elements of good leadership, 23 November 2023
Speech