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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Now Open: National Justice Reinvestment Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities are now invited to apply for local justice reinvestment initiatives under the Albanese Government’s landmark National Justice Reinvestment Program.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of additional Members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The Australian Government has appointed 39 additional members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) through a transparent and merit-based selection process, conducted in accordance with the AAT appointment guidelines.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
New powers for Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Parliament has today passed new laws that will support the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to complete its important work ahead of its reporting date of 17 June 2024.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jake Blight as the next Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM).
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Supporting secure identity verification services
The Australian Government is today introducing legislation to ensure identity verification services are secure and protect the privacy of Australians.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal
I am pleased to announce five appointments to the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Ministerial Forum on Child Safety
The Albanese Government will host a Ministerial Forum on Child Safety, inviting all states and territories, to progress national reforms to prevent child sexual abuse in Australia.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Digital statutory declarations to save Australians time and money
Commonwealth statutory declarations are moving into the digital age with legislation introduced today to make permanent the use of digital execution, electronic signatures and video-link witnessing in place of the centuries old ink and paper.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Minimum practice standards launched for child sexual abuse services
The Australian Government has today launched minimum practice standards for specialist and community support services for child sexual abuse.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Review of the Family Relationship Services Program
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graeme Head AO to lead a review of the Family Relationships Services Program (FRSP).
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