Attorney-General's Department

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About

The Attorney-General's Department is a federal government agency responsible for maintaining and improving Australia's law and justice framework. Located in Canberra, the department provides legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation through the Australian Government Solicitor.

Main Practice Areas and Specializations

The department's main practice areas include: - Families and marriage: providing guidance on getting married in Australia, family law, and international family law - Rights and protections: advising on policies and laws related to human rights, anti-discrimination, and freedom of information - Legal system: overseeing administrative law, legal assistance, courts, and access to justice - Crime: addressing federal offenders, foreign bribery, abhorrent violent material, and cybercrime - National security: reviewing the National Intelligence Community, counter-terrorism laws, and international security arrangements - Integrity: promoting counter-fraud and anti-corruption measures, and maintaining the Australian Government Register of Lobbyists - International relations: focusing on private international law, international crime cooperation, and international law

Notable Expertise or Industry Focus

The department has notable expertise in areas such as: - Family law and marriage celebrants - Human rights and anti-discrimination - Administrative law and legal assistance - Cybercrime and electronic surveillance - Counter-terrorism and national security - International law and private international law

Firm Size or Reach

As a federal government agency, the Attorney-General's Department has a significant reach and impact on Australia's

Practice Areas

  • Family & Divorce Law
  • Criminal Law

Location

  • 3/5 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
  • ACT, Australia

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Contact Information

Address

3/5 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia