MARK DREYFUS MP

At the request of Commissioner the Hon Justice Stephen Rothman AM I have agreed to an extension for the reporting date for the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) review of religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law.

I welcome today’s decision of the ACT Supreme Court to make public sentencing remarks from the ‘Alan Johns’ case.

The Albanese Government pays tribute to the remarkable contribution of Kate Jenkins as she completes her seven years as Sex Discrimination Commissioner.

The Albanese Government is today announcing the membership of Australia’s refreshed Open Government Forum, a significant step towards restoring our international status as an open and transparent government.

After receiving advice from intelligence and security agencies, today I authorised the Secretary of the Attorney-General’s Department to issue a mandatory direction under the Protective Security Policy Framework to prohibit the TikTok app on devices issued by Commonwealth departments and agencies. The direction will come into effect as soon as practicable.

Today I will chair an extraordinary meeting of the Police Ministers Council to advance discussions on the development of a National Firearms Register.

The findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study are shocking.

Today I have opened new premises for the Launceston Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia that will provide a safe and secure location for parents and children in Northern Tasmania experiencing family breakdown.

The Albanese Government is asking for public input on the design of a new federal administrative body which will serve the interests of all Australians.

Australia’s first National Firearms Register is one step close to reality.