Briefing the Solicitor-General
Request legal advice from the Solicitor-General through Crown Law.
In short
Matters of importance to the government, Solicitor-General Gim Del Villar KC can provide:
- legal advice
- representation.
What you should know
Legal advice and representation may include for example:
- constitutional matters
- matters which are complex or sensitive
- matters with whole-of-government implications.
The Solicitor-General may receive briefing:
- approval by the
- Premier
- Attorney-General, or
- minister responsible for the issue
- in urgent cases, approved by the
- Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Department of Justice
- Under Treasurer, or
- Crown Solicitor.
Who can use this service
You can get advice or representation if :
- you are a legal practitioner in the Queensland Government.
Don't use this service if:
- you aren't a legal practitioner
- you are a legal practitioner who doesn't work for the Queensland Government.
How to submit a briefing
Crown Law accepts requests for the Solicitor-General.
The Attorney-General’s office will be advised when requesting advice from the Solicitor-General. This does not include the Premier or the Attorney-General.
The Attorney-General and the responsible minister also receive the Solicitor-General’s advice.
Crown Law can assist with these requirements.
Phone
Crown Counsel Kent Blore: 07 3031 5619
Chief Legal Officer Steve Marton: 07 3031 5607
How much it costs
Solicitor-General’s services: Free
Crown Law and junior counsel do charge when assisting the Solicitor-General.