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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Review Into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
I have asked the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights to conduct a review of Australia’s Human Rights Framework.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
First steps towards Voice Referendum
After long negotiations, legislation has passed the Senate with bipartisan support to modernise Australia's Referendum Act and ensure that the voting process and voter experience mirrors that of a federal election, including pre-poll and postal voting.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
ICAO Council decision on jurisdiction in MH17 legal proceedings
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council in Montreal has upheld the Council’s jurisdiction to hear Australia and the Netherlands’ case against Russia for the downing of Flight MH17.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Media Conference – Adelaide
Subjects: Referendum Working Group, Referendum Engagement Group, Constitution Alteration Bill, South Australian First Nations Voice Bill
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
ABC Radio Newcastle – Jenny Marchant
Subjects: The Voice
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
2SM Super Radio Network
Subjects: The Voice to Parliament; Robodebt; China relations; AUKUS; AFL
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Marking New Modern Slavery Offences - 10 Years On
On the 10th anniversary of the introduction of key modern slavery offences in the Criminal Code the Albanese Government is announcing $2.7million in further grants funding for organisations to prevent these heinous crimes and support victims.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Personal Insolvency Roundtable first step to bankruptcy reform
Today I am holding a national roundtable on personal insolvency to identify reforms needed to Australia’s bankruptcy laws.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
$7 Million legal support for flood affected communities in NSW
Flood affected communities in NSW will be able to obtain free legal advice as a result of a $7 million Commonwealth funding investment to aid ongoing relief and recovery.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Consultation on Justice Reinvestment now open
The Albanese Government is partnering with the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research to assist in formal consultation on the National Justice Reinvestment Program and establishing a National Justice Reinvestment Unit.
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