House debates

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions without Notice

Attorney-General

2:48 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has confirmed that he has received advice from the Solicitor-General about the Attorney-General's portfolio responsibilities. He has also confirmed that he has sought advice from his department in relation to the Attorney-General and ministerial standards. Is the Prime Minister preparing to make his Attorney-General a part-time minister or is he preparing to drop him altogether?

2:49 pm

Photo of Scott MorrisonScott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

I am considering that advice with my department secretary in terms of the application against the ministerial guidelines. When I have concluded that assessment, I will make a determination and I will make an announcement at that time.