Documents Submitted To The Governor-General For The Approval Of Acting Arrangements For The Position Of Solicitor-General Relating To (or Following) Cessation Of Appointment Of Dr Stephen Donaghue…

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The Attorney-General's Department released documents related to standing acting arrangements for the Solicitor-General position under the Law Officers Act 1964. The materials comprise a Minute Paper and Governor-General instrument from September 2023 establishing a succession arrangement whereby Andrew Buckland and Timothy Begbie KC were appointed to act as Solicitor-General during vacancies or absences of less than six months. The instrument sets leave and conditions parity with the Attorney-General's Department Secretary, with leave approvals delegated to the Attorney-General. The FOI release was triggered by Dr Stephen Donaghue KC's cessation as Solicitor-General in December 2025. Significant portions of names and identifying information were redacted under section 22(1) of the Freedom of Information Act.