Incoming Government Brief Provided To Attorney-General Michelle Rowland.

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This incoming government brief for Attorney-General Michelle Rowland outlines the Attorney-General's Department's role and functions across law, justice, security, and integrity frameworks. The document provides deliberative classified advice on the current strategic environment, reform priorities, opportunities, and key first-month decisions. It covers the Attorney-General's dual role as legal adviser to government and First Law Officer, departmental and portfolio budget/staffing information, key appointments, and relevant councils and meetings. Substantial redactions under section 47C(1) (legal professional privilege) obscure specific policy advice and strategic recommendations throughout the brief. The document emphasizes the department's expanded mandate beyond its original 1901 constitutional advisory role to encompass justice, national security, integrity, social policy, and legal service provision across all Commonwealth agencies.