Briefing the Solicitor-General
As First Law Officer of the Commonwealth, the Attorney-General has responsibility for overseeing the operation of the Solicitor-General chambers. Guidelines on briefing the Solicitor-General were issued in 2006. The guidelines contain information on:
- who may brief the Solicitor-General
- the process involved in briefing the Solicitor-General
- urgent matters
- costs, and
- disclosure of Solicitor-General’s opinions.
