Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) This section applies if the bar council asks the law society to ask the Attorney-General to consent to the use (the proposed use ) of money in the statutory interest account for a purpose stated by the bar council.
(2) The bar council must give the law society reasonable written notice of the request, including details of—
(a) the proposed use; and
(b) the proposed amount; and
(c) the proposed purpose.
(3) The law society—
(a) must tell the Attorney-General about the bar council's request; and
(b) may tell the Attorney-General its view on the proposed use.
(4) If the law society tells the Attorney-General its view on the proposed use, it must, at the same time, also tell the bar council.
(5) The bar council may also tell the Attorney-General its view on the proposed use.
(6) The law society or the bar association may use money in the statutory interest account in accordance with the Attorney-General's written consent.