| Post: | Solicitor-General of Australian Capital Territory |
| Incumbent: | Peter Garrisson |
| Appointer: | ACT Legislative Assembly |
| Reports To: | Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory |
| Formation: | 2011 |
| Department: | Justice and Community Safety Directorate |
| Inaugural: | Peter Garrison |
The Solicitor-General of Australian Capital Territory, often referred to as the Solicitor-General, is the territory's Second Law Officer, and the deputy of the Attorney-General. 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 Capital Territory.[1]
The Solicitor-General is addressed in court as "Mr/Ms Solicitor". Despite the title, the position is currently occupied by a barrister, though any Australian legal practitioner of at least five years experience is eligible for appointment for a term of no more than seven years.[2] The inaugural and current Solicitor-General is Peter Garrison .[3]
The Law Officers Act 2011 (ACT) (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.