MARK DREYFUS MP

The Albanese Government is today releasing a discussion paper on the use of legal professional privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations as part of the Government’s comprehensive response to the PwC tax leaks scandal.

We urge the Russian Government to fully adhere to its obligations under international humanitarian law, including with respect to prisoners of war.

The Australian Government will provide an additional $5 million in practical humanitarian assistance to the people of Vanuatu, following Tuesday’s tragic earthquake.

The Albanese Government is investing $28.4 million to divert young people away from crime and strengthen community safety. The funding will be provided using the confiscated assets of convicted criminals.

Australia’s initial humanitarian assistance to support recovery efforts following yesterday’s devastating Port Vila earthquake will arrive in Vanuatu this afternoon.

The Australian Government has appointed 11 new General Members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), on two and three-year terms, to commence between January and March 2025.

Today I have released the Second Annual Report on the progress made by governments under the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021—2030 (National Strategy).

New research has revealed victim-survivors support the criminalisation of coercive control and want improved justice and support services.

Australians are invited to share their views on the consultation draft of the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024-2034.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dianne Simpson as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1). Ms Simpson will commence on 3 February 2025 in the Sydney Registry.