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Solicitor-General of the Australian Capital Territory

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Solicitor-General of Australian Capital Territory
Coat of Arms of the Australian Capital Territory.svg
Incumbent
Peter Garrisson AM SC
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Reports to Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory
Appointer ACT Legislative Assembly
Inaugural holderPeter Garrison AM SC
Formation2011

The Solicitor-General of Australian Capital Territory, often referred to as the Solicitor-General, is the territory's Second Law Officer, and the deputy of the Attorney-General. The Solicitor-General can exercise the powers of the Attorney-General in their absence. The Solicitor-General acts alongside the Crown Advocate and Crown Solicitor, and serves as one of the legal and constitutional advisers of the Crown and its government in the Australian Capital Territory. [1]

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The Solicitor-General is addressed in court as "Mr/Ms Solicitor". Despite the title, the position is currently occupied by a barrister, though any Australian legal practitioner of at least five years experience is eligible for appointment for a term of no more than seven years. [2] The inaugural and current Solicitor-General is Peter Garrison AM SC . [1] [3]

History and function

The Law Officers Act 2011 (ACT) (the Act) provides for the office of Solicitor-General. The Act provides for an appointment for a term not exceeding seven years, with the possibility of renewal. [2]

Office-holders (2011-present)

NameAppointedConcludedCommentsNotes
Peter Garrison AM SC August 2011IncumbentFormerly Deputy Chief Solicitor [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Our Leadership Team | ACT Government Solicitor". actgs.act.gov.au. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. 1 2 Law Officers Act2011 (ACT) s 16.
  3. ↑ "ACT appoints solicitor-general". ABC News. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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