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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
$14.7 million to strengthen sexual assault laws and prevent harm
The Albanese Government is investing $14.7 million to strengthen the way the criminal justice system responds to sexual assault and prevent further harm to victims through the justice process.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Supporting survivors of modern slavery through the criminal justice journey
Modern slavery - including human trafficking, forced labour and forced marriage - are abhorrent crimes which affect almost 50 million people globally.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Consultation on major reform of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws
The Albanese Government has commenced consultation on overdue reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Australian Law Reform Commission review of religious exemptions for educational institutions extended
At the request of Commissioner the Hon Justice Stephen Rothman AM I have agreed to an extension for the reporting date for the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) review of religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Kate Jenkins
The Albanese Government pays tribute to the remarkable contribution of Kate Jenkins as she completes her seven years as Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment of Open Government Forum members
The Albanese Government is today announcing the membership of Australia’s refreshed Open Government Forum, a significant step towards restoring our international status as an open and transparent government.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
TikTok ban on Government devices
After receiving advice from intelligence and security agencies, today I authorised the Secretary of the Attorney-General’s Department to issue a mandatory direction under the Protective Security Policy Framework to prohibit the TikTok app on devices issued by Commonwealth departments and agencies. The direction will come into effect as soon as practicable.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
TV interview – Seven Sunrise
Subjects: TikTok; National Firearms Agreement
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
TV Interview – ABC Breakfast
Subjects: TikTok; National Firearms Agreement; Voice to Parliament
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings – Rebecca Levingston
Subjects: National Uniform Firearms Register; TikTok
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