Solicitor-General of Western Australia

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Solicitor-General of
Western Australia
Coat of arms of Western Australia.svg
Western Australian Coat of Arms
Incumbent
Joshua Thompson SC
Department of Justice
Reports toAttorney-General of Western Australia
Websitewww.justice.wa.gov.au

The Solicitor-General of Western Australia, known informally as the Solicitor-General, is the state's Second Law Officer, and the deputy of the Attorney-General of Western Australia. The Solicitor-General can exercise the powers of the Attorney-General in their absence. The Solicitor-General acts alongside the Crown Advocate and Crown Solicitor, and serves as one of the legal and constitutional advisers of the Crown and its government in the Australian state of Western Australia.

The Solicitor-General is addressed in court as "Mr/Ms Solicitor". Despite the title, the position is usually occupied by a barrister, although any Australian lawyer of at least eight years experience is eligible for appointment.[1] The current Solicitor-General is Joshua Thompson SC.[2]

History and function

The relevant Solicitor-General Act 1969 (WA) (the Act) provides for the office of Solicitor-General. The Act provides for an appointment for a term not exceeding seven years, with the possibility of renewal.[3]

References

  1. ^ Solicitor-General Act 1969 (WA) s 3(2).
  2. ^ Quigley, John (4 October 2018). "Joshua Thomson SC named WA's second law officer". Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  3. ^ Solicitor-General Act 1969 (WA) s 3(1)(a).
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