MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Government response to Robodebt Royal Commission

13 November 2023

The Albanese Government has today tabled the response to the Robodebt Royal Commission.

The Government has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all 56 of the Royal Commission’s recommendations as part of the ongoing work to restore faith, integrity and trust in government.

Hilary Charlesworth re-elected to the International Court of Justice

10 November 2023

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

Digital statutory declarations to save Australians time and money

09 November 2023

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.

Australian Human Rights Commission retains ‘A’ status

06 November 2023

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.

National campaign launched to prevent child sexual abuse

22 October 2023

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

Fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

22 October 2023

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

Passage of landmark Family Law reforms

19 October 2023

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.

Supporting Australian communities affected by Hamas attacks on Israel and ongoing conflict

19 October 2023

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.

Securing Faith-Based Places

18 October 2023

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

Australian Institute of Criminology celebrates 50 years of service

16 October 2023

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.