MARK DREYFUS MP

I welcome the visit to Australia by a delegation of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms Nicole Rose PSM as Chief Executive Officer of AUSTRAC. Ms Rose’s two-year reappointment will commence on 13 November 2022

Alarming new research from the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed dating apps are being used to facilitate child sexual exploitation.

A report from the Australian Institute of Criminology has today revealed unacceptably high rates of sexual harassment and abuse of Australians who use dating apps and websites.

The Albanese Government has given in-principle support to the establishment of a federal judicial commission as a transparent and independent means to address concerns about the conduct of judges and reinforce public trust in the judicial system.

We are pleased to announce that the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has accepted the advice of the Government to appoint the Honourable Justice Jayne Jagot as a Justice of the High Court of Australia.

De facto couples in Western Australia who separate will now be able to split their superannuation, granting them the same right as couples throughout Australia.

The Albanese Government will introduce legislation this week to establish a powerful, transparent and independent National Anti-Corruption Commission.

This shows the Government is delivering on its promise to tackle corruption and restore trust and integrity to federal politics.

Today the Government introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022, delivering on an important election commitment to end sexual harassment at work.

A new advisory group will meet in Brisbane today to ensure the voices of victims and survivors are at the centre of the Government’s response to child sexual abuse.