Solicitor-General of the Australian Capital Territory

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
Incumbent Peter Garrisson AM SC
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]

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)

Name	Appointed	Concluded	Comments	Notes
Peter Garrison AM SC	August 2011	Incumbent	Formerly Deputy Chief Solicitor	[1]