The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework. 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
• Justice and Communites
• National Security and Criminal Justice
• Integrity and International
• Enabling Services.
ABN 92 661 124 436
Appropriations 949752000
Departmental expenses 383133000
Average staffing level 1781
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Material
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PS Act Body
Yes - Department
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
Enquiry Lines
| Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Solicitor-General | Dr. Stephen Donaghue QC | 16 January 2022 | 15 January 2027 |
Government appointed boards
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