Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A person appointed as Solicitor - General shall be appointed by the Governor - General for such period, not exceeding 7 years, as the Governor - General determines, but is eligible for re - appointment.
(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as Solicitor - General unless he or she is or has been a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of the Supreme Court of a State of not less than 5 years' standing.
(3) A person appointed as Solicitor - General holds office, subject to this Act, for the term of his or her appointment, on such terms and conditions as the Governor - General determines.