A Copy Of The Legal Services Amendment (solicitor-General Opinions) Direction 2016 (4 May 2016) As Signed By The Then Attorney-General

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This Direction, signed by Attorney-General George Brandis on 2 May 2016, amends the Legal Services Directions 2005 under the Judiciary Act 1903. The amendment adds paragraph 10B concerning Solicitor-General opinions on questions of law, establishing that the Solicitor-General will furnish opinions only when referred by the Attorney-General or with the Attorney-General's consent, and that no other person or body may refer questions of law to the Solicitor-General without the Attorney-General's consent. This formalizes the gatekeeping mechanism for accessing Solicitor-General legal opinions, centralizing referral authority with the Attorney-General and restricting direct access by other government bodies or persons under the Law Officers Act 1964.