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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Suspension of visit by UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
The Australian Government regrets the decision of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) to suspend its visit to Australia.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Tougher penalties for serious data breaches
The Albanese Government will next week introduce legislation to significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Media conference – Melbourne
Subjects: Privacy breach legislation; Lidia Thorpe
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Visit from the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
I welcome the visit to Australia by a delegation of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Ceremonial Sitting of the High Court of Australia to welcome Justice Jayne Margaret Jagot as a Justice of the High Court
Speech – Ceremonial Sitting of the High Court of Australia to welcome Justice Jayne Margaret Jagot as a Justice of the High Court - High Court of Australia, Canberra, 17 November 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Dual Appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Family Court of Western Australia
On behalf of the Australian Government and the Western Australia Government, we are pleased to announce that Ms Robin Cohen SC has been appointed as a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
2022 Seabrook Chambers Public Lecture – Melbourne Law School
Speech – 2022 Seabrook Chambers Public Lecture, Melbourne Law School, 13 October 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Launch of the Centre for Innovative Justice New Building – Melbourne
Speech – Centre for Innovative Justice New Building, RMIT City Campus, Melbourne CBD, 13 October 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Address to the National Press Club of Australia
Speech – Address to the National Press Club of Australia, 28 September 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
AUSTRAC CEO reappointment
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms Nicole Rose PSM as Chief Executive Officer of AUSTRAC. Ms Rose’s two-year reappointment will commence on 13 November 2022.
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