Question: who is the current attorney general of australia
Answer: Attorney - General Incumbent Christian Porter MP since 20 December 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 20 ) Attorney - General 's Department Style The Honourable Appointer Governor - General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia Inaugural holder Alfred Deakin Formation 1 January 1901 ( 1901 - 01 - 01 )