Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

LAW OFFICER ACT 1992 (NO. 54 OF 1992) - SECT 4

4. (1) The functions of the Attorney-General are—

        (a)     to be the chief legal representative of—

              (i)     the Crown in right of the Territory; and

              (ii)     the Territory;

        (b)     to be the principal legal adviser to the Territory;

        (c)     to have responsibility for the administration of law and justice in the Territory;

        (d)     to institute and conduct litigation on behalf of—

              (i)     the Crown in right of the Territory;

              (ii)     the Territory;

              (iii)     a Minister; or

              (iv)     a person suing or being sued on behalf of the Territory;

        (e)     functions that are conferred on the Attorney-General by another Act; and

        (f)     such other functions as are prescribed.

(2) The Attorney-General has the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance of his or her functions.