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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Preparations begin for National Anti-Corruption Commission
This week the Government will begin the search for Australia’s first National Anti-Corruption Commissioner.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Parliament votes to restore standing of the Australian Human Rights Commission
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on our commitment to restore integrity to government with the passage today of the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Albanese Government delivers landmark first nations justice investment
The Albanese Government’s first Budget delivers a historic funding commitment aimed at Closing the Gap and improving the lives of Indigenous Australians.
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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Investing in Integrity, Human Rights and Safety
The Albanese Government is building a better future for Australia by delivering the important reforms the Australian people voted for.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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