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Office of the Secretary for Justice

Principal legal adviser and drafter.

What this authority does

Advises Cabinet, drafts legislation and coordinates law reform, including the Nauru Court of Appeal Act 2018 that ended appeals to the High Court of Australia.

Services for the public

  • Government legal advice
  • Legislative drafting
  • Law reform
  • Treaty advice

Before you contact this authority

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