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The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
I am pleased to announce the appointments of Lisa Doust and Vanessa Jane Leishman as Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
'My Superhero Voice' storybook launch – Speech
Speech – Keysborough, Melbourne, 26 September 2024
Speech
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Children's storybook launched to prevent child sexual abuse
Today the Australian Government has launched a children’s storybook which will help adults from all cultures and backgrounds have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Respect@Work: Groundbreaking costs reform for discrimination cases passes Parliament
The Parliament has passed the final piece of legislative reform that fulfils the Albanese Government’s commitment to implement all recommendations of the landmark Respect@Work report.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Press conference – Bendigo
Subjects: U 25-GO Blue Light funding; Chinese military video; AUKUS
Transcript
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
New program empowers at-risk youth with alternative pathway
The Australian Government has awarded $13.5 million for community safety programs, with funding going to Police Citizens Youth Clubs, Blue Light Organisations and other eligible organisations across Australia through the new U25-GO program.
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations
The Australian Government has taken another significant step towards the creation of a new, fit-for-purpose federal administrative review body with the release of new regulations ensuring integrity in appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal and Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Today I announce my intention to assign 4 inaugural Jurisdictional Area Leaders for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
Expressions of Interest invited for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Divisions 1 and 2)
The Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified people interested in appointment as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and 2).
Media Release
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP
TV interview – ABC Afternoon Briefing
Subjects: Hate Crimes Bill; Privacy Act reforms; Doxxing; War crimes inquiry
Transcript