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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Reforms to Commonwealth secrecy offences
The Australian Government will significantly reduce the number of secrecy offences, ensure remaining secrecy offences are fit for purpose, and improve protections for press freedom.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Joint Statement from Australia and the United States on the Inaugural meeting of the Joint Council on Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation
The United States and Australian governments have marked United Nations' World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence by reaffirming our commitment to combatting child exploitation and abuse in our communities, online and internationally.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Recruitment of non-judicial Deputy Presidents and Senior Members for the new Administrative Review Tribunal
The Australian Government has commenced the search for Deputy Presidents and Senior Members of the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), the body that will replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Statement on Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig
On behalf of the Government and people of Australia we offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of South Australian Police Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, killed last night in the line of duty.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Next stage of public sector whistleblowing reform
The Albanese Government has today commenced the next stage in progressing its commitment to strengthen public sector whistleblowing reforms.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Respect@Work: Cost reform to better protect applicants in discrimination matters
The Albanese Government has today taken another step towards fulfilling its commitment to implement, in full, all recommendations of the landmark Respect@Work report.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Making marriage easier and more accessible
Amendments to the Marriage Act 1961 introduced today will provide couples with a modern and convenient way to start the legal paperwork for their wedding.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Lead reviewer of the Family Relationship Services Program
I am pleased to announce that Mr Andrew Metcalfe AO will take on the role of lead reviewer of the Family Relationships Services Program (FRSP).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Victorian barrister Raelene Sharp KC as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Government response to Robodebt Royal Commission
The Albanese Government has today tabled the response to the Robodebt Royal Commission.
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