MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

Media Releases

Visit to the United Kingdom

28 January 2025

This week I will travel to London for meetings with senior members of the government of the United Kingdom.

Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on justice responses to sexual violence

22 January 2025

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has today provided me with the report of its inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence.

Visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

14 January 2025

This week I will travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to demonstrate Australia’s long-standing friendship with the Israeli people and our commitment to peace in the Middle East.

Applications now open for Youth Empowerment Program

07 January 2025

Applications are now open for the Albanese Government’s $28.4 million program to divert young people away from crime and strengthen community safety.

Legal Professional Privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations discussion paper

23 December 2024

The Albanese Government is today releasing a discussion paper on the use of legal professional privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations as part of the Government’s comprehensive response to the PwC tax leaks scandal.

Reports of an Australian citizen detained by Russia

23 December 2024

We urge the Russian Government to fully adhere to its obligations under international humanitarian law, including with respect to prisoners of war.

Additional assistance in response to Vanuatu earthquake

22 December 2024

The Australian Government will provide an additional $5 million in practical humanitarian assistance to the people of Vanuatu, following Tuesday’s tragic earthquake.

Positive pathways to empower at-risk youth

22 December 2024

The Albanese Government is investing $28.4 million to divert young people away from crime and strengthen community safety. The funding will be provided using the confiscated assets of convicted criminals.

Update on Australia's response to Vanuatu earthquake

18 December 2024

Australia’s initial humanitarian assistance to support recovery efforts following yesterday’s devastating Port Vila earthquake will arrive in Vanuatu this afternoon.

 

Appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal

16 December 2024

The Australian Government has appointed 11 new General Members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), on two and three-year terms, to commence between January and March 2025.