MARK DREYFUS MP

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.