The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible and safe workplaces. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth (including legal advice and representation).
Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio.
Our department is structured into five groups:
• Australian Government Solicitor
• Legal Services and Families
• Integrity and International
• Industrial Relations
• Enabling Services.
ABN 92 661 124 436
Appropriations 949752000
Departmental expenses 383133000
Average staffing level 1781
Sections
Enquiry Lines
| Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Security Hotline | 1800 123 400 | 24 hrs/day - 7 days/week | Report activities relevant to national security. |
Current single executive appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitor-General | Dr. Stephen Donaghue QC | 16 January 2022 | 15 January 2027 |
Government appointed boards
- Administrative Review Council
- Admiralty Rules Committee
- Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Council
- Family Law Council
- Law Courts Ltd
- National Workplace Relations Consultative Council
- Respect@Work Council
- Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
- Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission
- Security of Payments Working Group
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