Ministerial participation in national fora is important for the Territory's representation and contribution to the national agenda in a variety of areas relating to justice and community safety. The Department provides a range of support activities to the Attorney General and the Minister for Police and Emergency Services through various ministerial council arrangements.
The role of MCCA is to consider consumer affairs and fair trading matters of national significance and, where possible, develop a consistent approach to those issues.
Visit the MCCA website for all information for consumers and business.
The Ministerial Council for Corporations' principle function is to consider amendments to the legislation governing corporations and financial services, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Membership and contact details.
The CAG consists of Attorneys-General from the Australian Government, all states and territories, and the New Zealand Minister for Justice.
The CAG’s responsibilities cover the broad theme of law reform to improve justice outcomes in relation to civil justice reforms and responses, legal profession regulation and evidence law, national security legal frameworks, intergovernmental reforms and implementation of cross-jurisdictional oversight and integrity measures.
Visit the CAG website for more information.
Information on MCPEM will be updated soon.
The ACT Government is seeking views on the development of a family violence death review
The ACT Government has released an information paper on double jeopardy reform to be progressed
The Needle and Syringe Program Working Group has been established to develop model(s) for a
The Justice and Community Safety Directorate is consulting on the recommendations of the ‘Review of
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