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Attorney-General's Department

We work to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation.

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Download a Word or PDF copy of a Commonwealth statutory declaration form. You can also fill in a stat dec online.

Find out who can get married in Australia, and what you need to do before and after you get married.

Find out about the protections available under Australia’s federal anti-discrimination laws.

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New practical guidance to support trauma-informed engagement and empowerment in Australia now available.

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Have your say on how the Australian governments work to end the abuse and mistreatment of Older People.

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Consultation is open on a whole-of-government framework for the safe and responsible use of automated decision-making (ADM) in government services.

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Applications are now open for the National Justice Reinvestment Program and the Justice Reinvestment in Central Australia program.

Independent review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and associated Commonwealth law enforcement arrangements

An independent review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) made 29 recommendations to strengthen the ACIC’s role. Read the Government Response.

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Fill in and download a Commonwealth statutory declaration form using our online form.

Families and marriage

We help to deliver a supportive and accessible family law system. We also provide guidance about getting married in Australia and information for marriage celebrants.

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We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as custodians of Australia and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We also acknowledge the ongoing connection to land, sea and communities throughout Australia, and the contributions to the lives of all Australians.