MARK DREYFUS MP

I am pleased to announce the appointments of Lisa Doust and Vanessa Jane Leishman as Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).

Today the Australian Government has launched a children’s storybook which will help adults from all cultures and backgrounds have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people.

The Parliament has passed the final piece of legislative reform that fulfils the Albanese Government’s commitment to implement all recommendations of the landmark Respect@Work report.

The Australian Government has awarded $13.5 million for community safety programs, with funding going to Police Citizens Youth Clubs, Blue Light Organisations and other eligible organisations across Australia through the new U25-GO program.

The Australian Government has taken another significant step towards the creation of a new, fit-for-purpose federal administrative review body with the release of new regulations ensuring integrity in appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).

Today I announce my intention to assign 4 inaugural Jurisdictional Area Leaders for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).

The Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified people interested in appointment as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and 2).

The Albanese Government has introduced legislation to create new criminal offences and strengthen protection against hate crimes.

The Albanese Government has today introduced landmark legislation to strengthen privacy protections for all Australians and outlaw doxxing.

The Albanese Government is today releasing resources to help young people recognise and combat coercive control.