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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 editor

Mar 25, 2021 – 11.51am

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At 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.

Michael Pelly was The Australian Financial Review’s legal editor

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