The Latest Breaking News from Mark Dreyfus

View from The Hill: government shuts down telehealth-for-VAD bill, defying Labor conference

The government has blocked a crossbench attempt to allow telehealth to be used in voluntary assisted dying care – despite strong support for the measure at last month’s Labor national conference.

The Conversation · Aug 11

Abortion clinic-style protest bans could reduce ‘distress and anxiety’ at synagogues and Jewish schools, Dreyfus says

Former attorney general details antisemitic abuse at royal commission, saying he was labelled a ‘genocidal Zionist’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Jul 19

‘A home left quieter, clothes still hanging in wardrobes’: emotional MPs pay tribute to Bondi terror attack victims

Anthony Albanese moves motion in parliament honouring courage of first responders and affirming right of Jewish Australians to live in peace

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

PM caught in backlash as transparency pleas grow

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces calls to bolster transparency as Labor starts the new year ramming through complex legislation with reduced oversight.

AAP · Jan 16

Antisemitic incidents across Australia since 2023 – timeline

Jewish leaders warned before the Bondi beach attacks that the number of incidents had exploded over two years. Here are the main events that have caused alarm in the community

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2025

Linda Reynolds vows to fight until ‘bitter end’ to defend reputation in Brittany Higgins saga

Former Liberal senator says ‘justice is not cheap’ and ‘if I lose everything, it will have been worth it’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

Darwin warned cyclone will strike Saturday – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor government should pursue instead of being static and playing it safe.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

Ex-marine Daniel Duggan appeals extradition to US over claims of training Chinese pilots

Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed his extradition from Australia to the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025