He is the only person to have held office in a federal Labor government without being a member of the Labor Party .
Since the party did not have a suitably qualified lawyer , Watson offered the post of Attorney - General to Higgins .
Higgins is the only Higgins to have held office in a federal Labor government without being a member of the Labor Party .
Since the party did not have a suitably qualified lawyer , Watson offered the post of Attorney - General to Higgins .