13.05.2025
13 May 2025
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) congratulates the Hon Michelle Rowland MP on her appointment today as Commonwealth Attorney-General.
ALRC President the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg acknowledged the new Attorney-General:
“The Commission congratulates Ms Rowland on her appointment to the role of Commonwealth Attorney-General, Australia’s first law officer. The ALRC offers valuable expertise and recommendations to government on reforming Australian law through its inquiries and reports, and I look forward to working with the Attorney-General and her department to modernise and improve the law.”
Justice Bromberg also thanked former Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, saying:
“I want to thank former Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP for his contribution to the law over decades. His substantial legacy as Attorney-General should be recognised and celebrated, including his contribution to revitalising the ALRC.”
The ALRC is Australia’s independent law reform agency, conducting law reform inquiries referred by the Attorney-General. Throughout 2025 the ALRC celebrates its 50th anniversary, while undertaking one of its largest programs of work, comprising the current reviews of the future acts regime in native title law, surrogacy laws, and human tissue laws.
ENDS
For more information contact:
Jez Hunghanfoo
Director of Communications and Engagement
P: 03 9959 5313
E: comms@alrc.gov.au
W: www.alrc.gov.au
