POLITICS LEGAL

Attorney-General George Brandis at a Legal and Constitutional Affairs Senate Estimates Hearing

Attorney-General George Brandis at a Legal and Constitutional Affairs Senate Estimates Hearing Source: AAP

The federal opposition is calling for the Attorney-General to be removed from office following the resignation of Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson Mr Gleeson is stepping down amid an ongoing public dispute with George Brandis over limits to the powers exercised by the Commonwealth's second law officer.


michelle chen reports


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