MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Australia Supports Ukraine in the International Court of Justice

20 September 2023

Australia will today join 31 other countries delivering interventions before the International Court of Justice in support of Ukraine’s case against Russia in response to Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine.

Supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence - piloting new legal services models

20 September 2023

The Albanese Labor Government will fund three new pilot programs aimed at improving our justice system for sexual violence victims and survivors.

Consultation on further family law reforms

18 September 2023

The Albanese Government has today released draft legislation for further reforms to the Family Law Act so that it is accessible, safer, simpler to use, and delivers justice and fairness for all Australian families.

Now Open: National Justice Reinvestment Program

15 September 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities are now invited to apply for local justice reinvestment initiatives under the Albanese Government’s landmark National Justice Reinvestment Program.

Appointment of additional Members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

15 September 2023

The Australian Government has appointed 39 additional members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) through a transparent and merit-based selection process, conducted in accordance with the AAT appointment guidelines.

New powers for Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

14 September 2023

The Parliament has today passed new laws that will support the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to complete its important work ahead of its reporting date of 17 June 2024.

Appointment of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

14 September 2023

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jake Blight as the next Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM).

Supporting secure identity verification services

13 September 2023

The Australian Government is today introducing legislation to ensure identity verification services are secure and protect the privacy of Australians.

Appointments to the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal

11 September 2023

I am pleased to announce five appointments to the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal.

Ministerial Forum on Child Safety

08 September 2023

The Albanese Government will host a Ministerial Forum on Child Safety, inviting all states and territories, to progress national reforms to prevent child sexual abuse in Australia.