MARK DREYFUS MP

I am pleased to announce Mr Tony McAvoy SC has been appointed a part-time Commissioner of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to co-lead the ALRC’s inquiry into the future acts regime in the Native Title Act 1993 with the ALRC President, the Hon Justice Mordecai Bromberg.

Today, on the 10th World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Australian Government reaffirms our commitment to tackle modern slavery and to protect and support victims, survivors and individuals at risk.

The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to tackle the issue of forced marriage, including by exploring enhanced civil protections and remedies for those affected.

The Australian Government has made 18 new appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The Australian Government is launching a national campaign to raise awareness about the abuse of older people.

New research released today will inform approaches to intervening with domestic violence offenders who are at high-risk of perpetrating intimate partner homicide.

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) will commence operations on 14 October 2024. The new, fit-for-purpose federal review body will replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Today marks ten years since the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and the tragic loss of 298 lives, including 38 people who called Australia home.

This week I will visit the Netherlands to attend events commemorating 10 years since the downing of Flight MH17.

The key policy framework for tackling elder abuse has been rated a success by an independent evaluation.