Law Officers Act 1978

be the official legal adviser to the Territory and to the

see to the administration of law and justice for the Territory;

advise the Territory on matters concerning Territory legislation including the drafting of legislation; and

be responsible for the conduct of litigation on behalf of the

if the Attorney-General's name is on the local roll kept under the Legal Profession Act 2006, be entitled to practise as a legal practitioner as though the Attorney-General was holding an unrestricted practising certificate issued under that Act; and

have the powers, duties and prerogatives equivalent to those of the Attorney-General of England, whether by law or usage, as are capable of application to the Territory; and

have any other powers, duties and functions as are assigned by the Administrator.