MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Delivering overdue reform of intelligence and criminal justice framework

29 March 2023

Today I introduced two bills to deliver overdue reform of Australia’s national intelligence community and criminal justice frameworks.

Inaugural National Anti-Corruption Commission Appointments

29 March 2023

With these proposed appointments the Government is delivering on its commitment to the Australian people to return integrity, honesty and accountability to government by establishing a powerful, transparent and independent National Anti-Corruption Commission in its first term.

Review of secrecy provisions – consultation paper release

27 March 2023

The Albanese Government has today commenced public consultations as part of its landmark review of Commonwealth secrecy offences.

Next Step Towards Voice Referendum: Constitution Alteration Bill

23 March 2023

The Albanese Government is taking the next steps on the path to constitutional recognition through a Voice by introducing the Constitution Alteration Bill into the Parliament.

First Steps Towards Voice Referendum

22 March 2023

Legislation has passed the Senate with bipartisan support to modernise Australia's Referendum Act and ensure that the voting process and voter experience mirrors that of a federal election, including pre-poll and postal voting.

ICAO Council Decision On Jurisdiction In MH17 Legal Proceedings

18 March 2023

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council in Montreal has upheld the Council’s jurisdiction to hear Australia and the Netherlands’ case against Russia for the downing of Flight MH17.

Marking New Modern Slavery Offences - 10 Years On

07 March 2023

On the 10th anniversary of the introduction of key modern slavery offences in the Criminal Code the Albanese Government is announcing $2.7million in further grants funding for organisations to prevent these heinous crimes and support victims.

Personal Insolvency Roundtable first step to bankruptcy reform

02 March 2023

Today I am holding a national roundtable on personal insolvency to identify reforms needed to Australia’s bankruptcy laws.

$7 Million Legal Support For Flood Affected Communities In NSW

02 March 2023

Flood affected communities in NSW will be able to obtain free legal advice as a result of a $7 million Commonwealth funding investment to aid ongoing relief and recovery.

National Consultation on Justice Reinvestment now open

01 March 2023

The Albanese Government is partnering with the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research to assist in formal consultation on the National Justice Reinvestment Program and establishing a National Justice Reinvestment Unit.