Michelle Rowland
AustraliapoliticianFemale5.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Michelle Rowland is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, currently serving as the Minister for Communications. She has been vocal in advocating for policies that support the media industry, including the proposed news bargaining incentive aimed at ensuring that digital platforms compensate Australian media outlets fairly for the news content they share. Rowland emphasizes the importance of these agreements in addressing funding gaps within the media sector and has been involved in navigating the challenges posed by international trade tensions, particularly in relation to the United States.
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Attorney-General Michelle Rowland demands the privacy watchdog urgently intervene to protect women and children from covert filming.
$89 Kmart glasses spark privacy nightmareAustralia· 2026-08-07
Albanese torpedoed a clampdown proposed by former communications minister Michelle Rowland and overrode calls from within the Labor caucus for stronger restrictions.
Anthony Albanese faces pressure to strengthen laws following alarming Senate inquiry testimonyAustralia· 2026-08-05
Michelle Rowland, as Attorney-General, commented on the settlement reached in the lawsuit brought by Fiona Brown.
Commonwealth settles workplace lawsuit bought by Fiona Brown in relation to Brittany Higgins allegationsAustralia· 2026-07-28
Michelle Rowland raised elder abuse concerns as Labor pushes to expand telehealth access.
Michelle Rowland raises elder abuse concerns as Labor pushes to expand telehealth accessAustralia· 2026-07-24
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said on Wednesday that companies with annual consolidated revenue above $100 million could commit a new criminal offence if they fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.
Large Australian companies face criminal prosecution for supply chain failuresAustralia· 2026-07-16
Michelle Rowland is the Attorney-General mentioned in the context of parliamentary expenses.
Peter V’landys kicks off his NRL executive chairmanship experimentAustralia· 2026-07-15
Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland expressed that she was 'sickened and heartbroken' by the news of the allegations against Tait.
Australia’s ‘worst day care paedophile’ targeted remote indigenous community on NT-SA border, police fearAustralia· 2026-07-14
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland faced calls to resign after accepting donations from Sportsbet.
Sportsbet’s hospitality proves irresistible for Labor MP Dan RepacholiAustralia· 2026-07-14
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland was seen heading through Sydney’s CBD for events ahead of the Australian Labor Party’s national conference.
Tony Abbott recruited to front NSW Liberals fundraiser in East HillsAustralia· 2026-07-06
Wells’ package, which limits broadcast gambling ads, is weaker than the laws developed by her predecessor, Michelle Rowland.
Streaming platforms to show unlimited gambling ads under Labor’s new lawsAustralia· 2026-07-03
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland stated that the amendment corrected a longstanding technical drafting error.
2024 change could put Australian troops at risk, veteran warnsAustralia· 2026-07-01
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland arrived at the Midwinter Ball wearing a white gown.
Midwinter Ball: All the guestsAustralia· 2026-07-01
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland announced the process to appoint two new commissioners for the NACC.
Whistleblowers face distress and uncertainty due to delays and poor communicationAustralia· 2026-06-25
Michelle Rowland stated that the legal action against 3M is significant.
Austrália processa 3M em 1,23 mil milhões devido à contaminação por PFAS | PFAS
Portugal· 2026-05-31
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland declined to comment on Beech-Jones' speech regarding the chief justice position.
Justice Robert Beech-Jones speech sets one High Court judge against anotherAustralia· 2026-05-30
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland mentioned that she would have to check who sought to block the documents.
Government confirms bid to hide counter-terror details from royal commissionAustralia· 2026-05-28
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland levelled a series of extraordinary allegations against the global chemicals maker.
Federal government sues chemicals giant for $2 billion over toxic contaminationAustralia· 2026-05-28
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the government would establish immunity from secrecy provisions for those providing evidence to the royal commission.
Virginia Bell assures victims’ families she will probe security, police delaysAustralia· 2026-02-26
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland emphasized that the privacy of Australians’ data should be respected.
Privacy Commissioner investigates carmakers over data collection concernsAustralia· 2026-02-10
Michelle Rowland is the Attorney-General who wrote to Brereton regarding his engagement with the defence inspector-general.
National Anti-Corruption Commission head will be investigated for a second timeAustralia· 2026-02-09
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said that student visa refusals would be the first caseload targeted by the Albanese government.
Student visa rejection appeals: In-person hearings to endAustralia· 2026-02-05
Michelle Rowland is the Attorney-General of Australia, spotted dining with an unidentified companion.
Plymouth Brethren make most of Anthony Albanese pictureAustralia· 2026-02-03
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland announced the draft laws aimed at preventing convicted child sex abusers from avoiding compensation payments.
Sex offender Maurice Van Ryn hid his fortune to avoid $1.4m payoutAustralia· 2026-02-02
Michelle Rowland, the Attorney-General, referred herself to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority for an audit of her use of entitlements.
Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells avoids major events after entitlement controversyAustralia· 2026-01-31
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland told the parliament that the commissioner has now formally commenced her role.
Sydney silk appointed as royal commission’s lead lawyer as inquiry gets under wayAustralia· 2026-01-29
Attorney General Michelle Rowland assured the Australian National Imams Council that new hate speech laws would not restrict their religious practices.
Liberal MP backs Morrison’s call for Muslim community to take responsibility for extremismAustralia· 2026-01-28
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has advised the Australian National Imams Council that new hate laws will not prevent criticism of foreign countries.
Attorney-general tells imams new measures won’t silence criticism of foreign governmentsAustralia· 2026-01-27
Michelle Rowland agreed last month to repay $10,000 for part of a trip she took to Western Australia with her family.
IPEA review didn’t investigate flights for Greens’ senator’s husband, lobbyist Ben OquistAustralia· 2026-01-14
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the laws would be the 'toughest hate laws Australia has ever seen'.
Australia hate speech laws to be rushed into parliament following Bondi shootingAustralia· 2026-01-12
The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said the laws would be 'the toughest hate laws Australia has ever seen'.
PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack | Bondi beach terror attack
United Kingdom· 2026-01-12
