Appointment of parliamentary counsel
14 Appointment of parliamentary counsel
The parliamentary counsel is to be appointed by the Governor in Council.
A person is not eligible for appointment as parliamentary counsel unless the person is a barrister, solicitor, barrister and solicitor or legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of the State, another State or a Territory of not less than 7 years standing.
Subject to sections 18 and 19, the parliamentary counsel holds office for such term (not longer than 7 years) as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for reappointment.
The parliamentary counsel is to be appointed under this Act, and not under the Public Sector Act 2022.
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