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Legal Services Directions 2005
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When to consult with the Office of International Law
7 Where a Commonwealth agency requests advice on a public international law issue from AGS, the agency is to notify the Office of International Law to ensure that the Office of International Law has the opportunity to express a view on the matter (whether from a policy or legal perspective).
Note 1: This requirement is intended to ensure compliance with Australia’s international obligations and avoid any risk that Australia might take inconsistent positions on international matters which might arise from portfolio‑specific policy approaches.