The Albanese government wanted the alleged basher of Ninette Simons to remain behind bars,but it cannot escape the political fallout from the fact he was set free.
Earth to Albanese government ministers:the existing approach is clearly not working.
Mark Dreyfus said actions that need to be taken to address domestic violence have already been identified.
The federal Coalition joined several premiers,including Victoria’s,in demanding urgent national cabinet attention on the number of women being killed by men.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will announce the funding commitment on Saturday that will allow police to track gun possession.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus demands men “step up” and educate themselves,as the number of women killed in violent incidents across the nation this year reached 24.
Crossbench senators have challenged Anthony Albanese to bypass the Coalition to settle years of debate over religious freedom laws and guarantee LGBTQ students are protected at school.
Religious schools should lose their right to dismiss teachers and expel students over sexuality or gender,the Australian Law Reform Commission says.
The government will bring forward tougher laws on hate speech and “doxxing” in an attempt to separate them from the political storm over religious freedom.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is this year expected to legislate changes to the decades-old Privacy Act,after a review by his department recommended 116 changes to better protect the personal information of Australians.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has indicated new anti-doxxing laws will target the non-consensual release of a broad range of personal and private details,with perpetrators to face jail time.