Opinion
Michaelia Cash the only choice for A-G – and for history
If Michaelia Cash becomes our next Attorney-General, it will be the first time that women have occupied the two most senior positions in the law.
Michael PellyLegal editorAt least Scott Morrison looks like he’s turning to a lawyer to be the nation’s next Attorney-General.
With Michaelia Cash poised to become the nation’s 46th first law officer, it’s good to know there won’t be any bush lawyers – or accountants – in the job.
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Michael Pelly is the legal editor, based in our Sydney newsroom. He has been a senior adviser to federal and state attorneys-general and written two books, one a biography of former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Email Michael at michael.pelly@afr.com
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