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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Introduction of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024
The Albanese Government is today taking a critical step to strengthen Australia’s protections against money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, and tackling a key resource stream for organised crime.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Legislation introduced to establish independent National Student Ombudsman
The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to establish an independent National Student Ombudsman to investigate student complaints and resolve disputes with universities.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Review of the Family Relationships Services Program
The Albanese Labor Government has today released the final report of the review of the Family Relationship Services Program (FRSP) from Mr Andrew Metcalfe AO.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
New resources for young people to tackle coercive control
The Albanese Government is today releasing resources to help young people recognise and combat coercive control.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Money laundering and the harm from organised crime
New research by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) provides clear evidence of the close connection between organised crime and money laundering, and the significant harm this is causing to the Australian community.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Combatting Foreign Bribery Act now in force
The Albanese Government's landmark legislation to combat foreign bribery and remove barriers to investigations and prosecutions comes into force today.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Press conference – Melbourne
Subjects: Meeting of National Cabinet; Legal Assistance Funding; CFMEU
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Radio interview – ABC Melbourne Drive
Subjects: National Cabinet Agreement; Violence against women; Legal assistance funding
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
TV Interview ABC – Afternoon Briefing
Subjects: Meeting of National Cabinet; Legal Assistance Funding
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Commonwealth investments to prevent and respond to gender-based violence
The Albanese Government will commit $4.4 billion in new funding to address the scourge of gender-based violence and respond to the Rapid Review into Prevention Approaches, including through investing in frontline services and initiatives to prevent violence.
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