Australian Attorney-General's Department (AGD) – Authoritative Legal Policy Institution
Description
Established on 1 January 1901, the same day as the Australian Federation, it is one of the first departments set up by the federal government. At the federal level, it corresponds to the 'Ministry of Justice / Department of Legal Affairs' and is responsible for core functions such as legal policy, judicial administration, and legal affairs consultation.
Head Office Address 3–5 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia (Located in the national capital Canberra, adjacent to the High Court of Australia)
Official Website https://www.ag.gov.au
Public Contact Details
- Switchboard: +61 2 6141 6666
- Media and public enquiries: [email protected]
- Legal policy enquiries: [email protected]
- TIS National interpreting service (24 hours): Call 131 450 and ask to be connected to AGD (interpreting available in Chinese and over 160 other languages)
- Office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 (Australian Eastern Standard Time, excluding public holidays)
Social Media X (formerly Twitter): @AGDept LinkedIn: @Attorney-General's Department