MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Four judges appointed to the Federal Court of Australia

13 June 2013

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC today announced that four new judges have been appointed to the Federal Court of Australia.

New guide to help children in emergencies

13 June 2013

Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Management Mark Dreyfus QC and Victorian Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge today announced a new national guide to help local councils across Australia plan for the diverse needs of children caught up in an emergency such as a fire, cyclone or flood.

National Broadband boost for Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre

13 June 2013

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC today announced the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre will receive $205,000 to provide legal assistance services and professional training to regional Victoria through the National Broadband Network (NBN

Protecting privacy in the digital era

12 June 2013

The Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC has asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to conduct an inquiry into the protection of privacy in the digital era.

New Australian Law Reform Commission inquiries announced

07 June 2013

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC today released draft terms of reference for the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to inquire into Native Title law Twenty Years and Beyond and Legal Barriers for People with Disabilities.

New funding to build community resilience

06 June 2013

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC today congratulated Muslim youth leaders attending a graduation ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra.

New protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex people pass the House

30 May 2013

The Gillard Government is moving to better protect Australians from discrimination, through legislation passed by the House of Representatives today.

Launch of report on age barriers to work

30 May 2013

The Gillard Government has today launched the Australian Law Reform Commission's report, Access All Ages- Older Workers and Commonwealth Laws.

New protections for vulnerable witnesses and victims

29 May 2013

Legislation to protect vulnerable witnesses and victims in Commonwealth criminal proceedings has been passed by the Parliament.

Protection for vulnerable witnesses and victims

29 May 2013

Legislation to protect vulnerable witnesses and victims in Commonwealth criminal proceedings was introduced into Parliament today.