MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Reforms to Commonwealth secrecy offences

21 November 2023

The Australian Government will significantly reduce the number of secrecy offences, ensure remaining secrecy offences are fit for purpose, and improve protections for press freedom.

Joint Statement from Australia and the United States on the Inaugural meeting of the Joint Council on Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation

19 November 2023

The United States and Australian governments have marked United Nations’ World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence by reaffirming our commitment to combatting child exploitation and abuse in our communities, online and internationally.

Recruitment of non-judicial Deputy Presidents and Senior Members for the new Administrative Review Tribunal

17 November 2023

The Australian Government has commenced the search for Deputy Presidents and Senior Members of the new Administrative Review Tribunal, the body that will replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Statement on Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig

17 November 2023

On behalf of the Government and people of Australia we offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of South Australian Police Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, killed last night in the line of duty.

Next stage of public sector whistleblowing reform

16 November 2023

The Albanese Government has today commenced the next stage in progressing its commitment to strengthen public sector whistleblowing reforms

Respect@Work: Cost reform to better protect applicants in discrimination matters

15 November 2023

The Albanese Government has today taken another step towards fulfilling its commitment to implement, in full, all recommendations of the landmark Respect@Work report.

Making marriage easier and more accessible

15 November 2023

Amendments to the Marriage Act 1961 introduced today will provide couples with a modern and convenient way to start the legal paperwork for their wedding.

Judicial Immunity

15 November 2023

Federal Parliament has today passed the Government’s legislation to safeguard judicial independence for all federal judges by resolving the uncertainty around the scope of judicial immunity.

Lead reviewer of the Family Relationship Services Program

15 November 2023

I am pleased to announce that Mr Andrew Metcalfe AO will take on the role of lead reviewer of the Family Relationships Services Program (FRSP).

Appointment of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

14 November 2023

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Victorian barrister Raelene Sharp KC as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP).