(1) This section applies to an appointment made under section 7 on or after 1 July 1990 at a time when this Act has not become an enactment within the meaning of the Australian Capital Territory (Self - Government) Act 1988 .
(2) Such an appointment shall not be made unless, before tendering advice to the Governor - General, the Attorney - General has consulted with the Australian Capital Territory Executive.
(3) This section ceases to have effect on 1 July 1992.