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Law Officers Act 1964
11Acting Solicitor‑General
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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.