11Acting Solicitor‑General

#### 11 Acting Solicitor‑General (1) The Governor‑General may appoint a person to act as Solicitor‑General: (a) during a vacancy in the Office of Solicitor‑General whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Solicitor‑General is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the functions of the office. > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (2) A person who is appointed to act in the Office of Solicitor‑General must be eligible for appointment to that office.