MARK DREYFUS MP

The Australian Government congratulates the Honourable Judge Hilary Charlesworth on her re-election to the International Court of Justice.

Commonwealth statutory declarations have now entered into the digital age with legislation passed today to make permanent the use of digital execution, electronic signatures and video-link witnessing in place of the centuries old ink and paper.

I am delighted to announce the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has had its international reputation restored as one of the world’s leading international human rights organisations.

The Australian Government has today launched Australia’s first national campaign aimed at preventing child sexual abuse.

Sunday 22 October 2023 marked the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

The Parliament has today passed two significant pieces of legislation to make Australia’s family law system simpler, safer and more accessible for separating families and their children.

The Albanese Government has committed to support Australian communities affected by the Hamas attacks on Israel and ongoing conflict, including $25 million to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Inc (ECAJ) and $25 million to Australian Palestinian, Muslim and other communities affected by the conflict.

The Australian Government is providing $50 million in 177 grants to keep Australians practising their religion safe across the country.

The Australian Government congratulates the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) for today marking 50 years of contributions to crime and justice policy and practice in Australia.

Mr Andrew Cappie-Wood AO has been appointed to independently review the National Cooperative Scheme on Unexplained Wealth.