Attorney-General's Department (Australia)
Robert Garran Offices, head office of the Attorney-General's Department, Barton, Australian Capital Territory. | |
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1 January 1901 |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Employees | 1,195 (estimate for 2024–25) |
| Annual budget | A$1.138 billion (2024–25) |
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| Website | www |
| Agency ID | NAA CA 5 |
The Attorney-General's Department, also known as the Department of the Attorney-General, is the law enforcement and justice department of the Australian Government. The department is responsible for improving Australia's federal law and justice framework and provides legal services to the Australian Government. The department also oversees various sub-agencies and services including the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The head of the department is Attorney-General for Australia, currently Michelle Rowland, who is assisted by the Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, currently Katherine Jones PSM.