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Attorney-General’s Department

Central policy agency for law, justice and integrity.

What this authority does

Leads federal courts policy, privacy and FOI legislation, family law reform and international legal cooperation.

Services for the public

  • Legal policy
  • Family law information
  • Extradition and mutual assistance

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