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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Remembering Moses (Moss) Henry Cass
Speech – State Memorial Service, Footscray Community Arts Centre, Melbourne, 6 June 2022
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Mabo Day
Today we celebrate three decades of the landmark High Court decision Mabo v Qld (No 2) and honour the legacy of the man behind that ruling, Eddie Koiki Mabo.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
The Hon Sir Francis Gerard Brennan AC KBE GBS QC
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Hon Sir Francis Gerard Brennan AC KBE GBS QC.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointment as Attorney-General of Australia
I would like to thank my Labor colleagues, and Prime Minister Albanese for the trust they have shown in appointing me Attorney-General of Australia.
Media Release