MARK DREYFUS MP

Marriage in Australia has been updated from the age of the horse and carriage with legislation passed today making it easier to start the legal paperwork for weddings.

The Albanese Labor Government is restoring trust and confidence in Australia’s system of administrative review, with landmark legislation to create the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) passing the Parliament today.

Today, the Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) Final Report by Dr Warren Mundy has been released.

I am pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Simone Bingham and Ms Anna Bertone as judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Hugh de Kretser as the next President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering significant investments to strengthen community safety, restore accountability and integrity in government and improve access to justice for all Australians.

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Reece Kershaw APM as Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police for a period of two years to October 2026.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Tydd as the Australian Information Commissioner and head of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Today the Albanese Government’s significant reforms to the Family Law Act come into effect, making Australia’s family law system simpler, safer and easier for separating families and their children.

The Australia Government will invest $166.4 million in this month’s Budget to implement reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime.