Katy Gallagher sworn in as Attorney-General

ACT Senator Katy Gallagher has this morning been sworn in as Australia’s new Attorney-General as part of Labor’s interim ministry, alongside Australia’s 31st Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Jerome Doraisamy • 23 May 2022 • Politics

Katy Gallagher sworn in as Attorney-General

Earlier this morning (Monday, 23 May 2022), Mr Albanese – who won Saturday’s federal election – was sworn in by Governor-General David Hurley as PM, alongside a handful of members of his interim ministry, prior to flying to Japan for the Quad meeting.

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Senator Gallagher succeeds Senator Michaelia Cash, Liberal senator from Western Australia, as A-G.

She has also been sworn in as Minister for Finance and Minister for Women.

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Others sworn in this morning include: Richard Marles MP as Deputy PM and Minister for Employment, Senator Penny Wong as Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Jim Chalmers MP as Treasurer.

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Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.

You can email Jerome at: jerome.doraisamy@momentummedia.com.au

Anon Saturday, 28 May 2022

She seems to have been given a lot of responsibility without qualifications. What are her financial qualifications and no law degree? They may not be required but would certainly seem to be preferred, especially in the area of finance!

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Anonymous Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Katy will be good for this new government whatever position she holds. She was successful and popular as the Act's chief minister,and did a good job in opposition federally.

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Anon Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Let's hope it remains temporary. She has hardly covered herself in glory following the death of Senator Kitching

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Anonymous Monday, 23 May 2022

How can a non legally qualified person be appointed Attorney General, even on an interim basis? Answer: they can’t!!

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- Anonymous Monday, 23 May 2022
  
  It is a convention, but not constitutional requirement.
  
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Anonymous Monday, 23 May 2022

Congrats Katy,your promotions are so well deserved.

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Geoff Monday, 23 May 2022

This is a good opportunity for Katy Gallagher to drop the prosecution of Bernard Collaery. It is counterproductive in Australia's relations with East Timor, so East Timor is looking elsewhere for friends.

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H K Whitton Monday, 23 May 2022

A temporary appointment - the final list still to come, after the QUAD meeting.

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