Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

LAW OFFICERS ACT 1964 - SECT 11

  (1)   The Governor - General may appoint a person to act as Solicitor - General:

  (a)   during a vacancy in the Office of Solicitor - General whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or

  (b)   during any period, or during all periods, when the Solicitor - General is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the functions of the office.

Note:   For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section   33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

  (2)   A person who is appointed to act in the Office of Solicitor - General must be eligible for appointment to that office.