Solicitor-General of the Australian Capital Territory
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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]
Solicitor-General of Australian Capital Territory | |
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Justice and Community Safety Directorate | |
Reports to | Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory |
Appointer | ACT Legislative Assembly |
Inaugural holder | Peter Garrison AM SC |
Formation | 2011 |
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]