Today I am pleased to announce the re-appointment of Ms Megan Mitchell as the full-time National Children's Commissioner for two years beginning on 25 March 2018.

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of the Hon Justice Linda Gail Sutherland as a Judge of the Family Court of Australia. Her Honour will bring a wealth of family law experience to the Court.

The Turnbull Government today announces the membership of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Reference Group.

Today we signed the Treaty between Australia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, establishing their Maritime Boundaries in the Timor Sea.

The Turnbull Government has committed to refinements and improvements to the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill to ensure it strikes the right balance between keeping Australia safe and not impeding the ordinary and important work of journalists and media organisations.

Ms Christine Fewings has been appointed the Full-Time Native Title Registrar within the National Native Title Tribunal.

Today, alongside National Children's Commissioner, Ms Megan Mitchell, and President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, I am pleased to launch the 2017 Children's Rights Report

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the commencement of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, which protects and promotes equal rights, equal opportunities and equal access for Australians with disabilities.

Through the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme, the Australian Government is setting new standards of accountability and transparency to protect individuals' personal information.

Vulnerable people on the New South Wales Central Coast now have access to greater support services through a new, dedicated Domestic Violence Unit.