MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Australian Child Maltreatment Study

03 April 2023

The findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study are shocking.

A Safe and Secure Family Court Registry for Northern Tasmania

03 April 2023

Today I have opened new premises for the Launceston Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia that will provide a safe and secure location for parents and children in Northern Tasmania experiencing family breakdown.

Consultation opens on design of the new federal administrative review body

03 April 2023

The Albanese Government is asking for public input on the design of a new federal administrative body which will serve the interests of all Australians.

Police Ministers Council advances National Firearms Register

03 April 2023

Australia’s first National Firearms Register is one step close to reality.

Appointment of the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia

31 March 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Governor-General, His Excellency the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has accepted the advice of the Government to appoint the Honourable Justice Debra Mortimer as Australia’s new Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia (Federal Court).

Consultation on new legal assistance pilot for sexual violence victims and survivors

31 March 2023

The Albanese Government is seeking input from victims and survivors of sexual violence to inform the development of three pilot specialised and trauma-informed legal services.

Dual Appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Family Court of Western Australia

31 March 2023

On behalf of the Australian Government and the Government of Western Australia, we are pleased to announce that Mr Steven Jones SC has been appointed as a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (Division 1) and the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA).

Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023

30 March 2023

The Australian Government is today taking a first legislative step towards the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia’s founding document.

A simpler and safer family law system

29 March 2023

The Albanese Government is introducing legislation to reform the Family Law Act to make it simpler and safer for separating families and their children.

Improving family safety through better information sharing

29 March 2023

The Albanese Government is making Australia’s family law system safer by improving access to vital information from state and territory family violence and child protection systems during family law proceedings.