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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
New laws support separating de facto couples in Western Australia
De facto couples in Western Australia who separate will now be able to split their superannuation, granting them the same right as couples throughout Australia.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
ABC 730 with Laura Tingle
Subject: National Anti-Corruption Commission
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022
Speech – National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022, 28 September 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
International Universal Access to Information Day
Speech – International Universal Access to Information Day, 28 September 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Anti-Corruption Commission
The Albanese Government will introduce legislation this week to establish a powerful, transparent and independent National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Government takes steps to eliminate sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
Today the Government introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022, delivering on an important election commitment to end sexual harassment at work.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
National Anti-Corruption Commission; Whistleblower Protections; Optus Data Breach
Subjects: National Anti-Corruption Commission; Whistleblower Protections; Optus Data Breach
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022
Speech – Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022, 27 September 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting of 2022
Speech – G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting of 2022, 26 September 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Consultation begins on the National Principles to Address Coercive Control
Australians are invited to provide their views on draft National Principles to Address Coercive Control, which are now available for public consultation.
Media Release