MARK DREYFUS MP

I am delighted the Committee made up of Government, Opposition and cross bench members from both Houses has delivered a unanimous report.

The Albanese Government’s legislation to significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches has today passed the House.

Contrary to claims made today by the discredited former Home Affairs Minister, overall funding for the Australian Federal Police increased in the Albanese Government’s first Budget.

I have today formally asked the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to review religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law.

This week the Government will begin the search for Australia’s first National Anti-Corruption Commissioner.

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on our commitment to restore integrity to government with the passage today of the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022.

The Albanese Government’s first Budget delivers a historic funding commitment aimed at Closing the Gap and improving the lives of Indigenous Australians.

The Albanese Government is building a better future for Australia by delivering the important reforms the Australian people voted for.

The Australian Government regrets the decision of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) to suspend its visit to Australia.

The Albanese Government will introduce legislation to significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches.