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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Strengthening supports for those experiencing domestic violence
Women in regional areas who experience domestic or family violence will have improved access to face-to-face legal services following an additional investment in supports in the Upper Spencer Gulf and Limestone Coast.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Joint standing operation against cyber criminal syndicates
The Albanese Government stands with all Australians who have been affected by recent cybercrime, and is doing everything within its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Media conference, Melbourne
Subjects: Medibank Data Hack; Extradition matter; COVID Cruise Ship
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Michael Phelan APM
On behalf of the government, I extend my thanks to Michael Phelan APM for his service leading Australia’s foremost criminal research and intelligence agencies.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation Committee Report
I thank all the members of the Joint Select Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission for their work examining this important legislation
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Doorstop – Parliament House
Subjects: National Anti-Corruption Commission Inquiry Report; Oil and gas investments; Foreign recruitment
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Privacy penalty bill passes house
The Albanese Government’s legislation to significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches has today passed the House.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Screening of The Children in the Pictures
Speech – Australian Parliament House Theatrette, 8 November 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Australian Law Reform Commission to review religious exemptions for educational institutions
I have today formally asked the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to review religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
2022 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture
Speech – 2022 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture, 3 November 2022
Speech