Documents Pertaining To The Appointment Of Justin Gleeson SC As Acting Solicitor-General In 2012 And Solicitor-General In 2013.

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This release comprises Executive Council documentation authorizing the appointment of Justin Thomas Gleeson as Acting Solicitor-General under the *Law Officers Act 1964*. The minute paper and Governor-General's declaration establish Gleeson's appointment from 15 October 2012 to 15 April 2013, with standing arrangements for succession if he was unable to perform duties or on leave. Robert Orr was appointed as short-term Acting Solicitor-General for 8–14 October 2012, with backup arrangements naming Thomas Howe and Guy Aitken in the succession line. The documents indicate the Attorney-General recommended determining an unstated condition of appointment for Gleeson. Significant redactions under section 47F(1) obscure names of backup officers, suggesting legal professional privilege or confidentiality protections applied to certain personnel details. The appointment formalities were approved by Governor-General Quentin Bryce on 27 September 2012.