Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

LAW OFFICERS ACT 1964 - SECT 9

             (1)  Except in the performance of the duties of his or her office or with the consent of the Attorney-General, the Solicitor-General shall not engage in the practice of a barrister or solicitor or engage in paid employment.

             (2)  Where the Attorney-General gives consent to the engaging by the Solicitor-General in the practice of a barrister or solicitor, the Attorney-General is to lay before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the day on which the consent is given a written statement of the reasons for the giving of the consent.