35Representation if right to legal representation restricted

35 Representation if right to legal representation restricted (1) This section applies to a proceeding if— (a) the Territory or Attorney-General is a party to the proceeding; and

Other provisions Division 4.4 (b) an Act removes or restricts the right of a party to the proceeding to be represented by a lawyer. (2) The Territory or Attorney-General may be represented by a public servant (other than a lawyer, articled clerk or person who holds legal qualifications under a territory law or the law of another place) who is authorised to conduct the proceeding on behalf of the Territory or Attorney-General. (3) In the proceeding, a document apparently signed by a relevant person that appears to be an authorisation under subsection (2) must be accepted as an authorisation in the absence of evidence to the contrary. relevant person means— (a) a Minister; or (b) a director-general; or (c) the chief executive officer of a territory agency or instrumentality.