Today we announce the appointment of Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP as Australia\u2019s Special Envoy for International Human Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Special Envoy, Mr Dreyfus will renew Australia\u2019s tradition as a global champion for human rights \u2013 a role we have played since we were an original signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In particular, Mr Dreyfus will take a special advocacy role for the abolition of the death penalty, as well as for the rights and protections of children, older persons, people living with a disability and LGBTIQ+ individuals \u2013 all issues on which Australia has a long record of international leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Dreyfus is one of the most accomplished and widely respected parliamentarians of recent decades. He has served as Attorney-General and Cabinet Secretary in two governments, and before entering parliament was a prominent barrister for twenty years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His high standing as a parliamentarian means he can work effectively with other parliamentary representatives in our region leading their countries\u2019 human rights agendas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We thank Mr Dreyfus for agreeing to share his wealth of experience and outstanding credentials through this role, in addition to his parliamentary responsibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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