Question - Justice and Community Safety Directorate

Question

Number
357
Subject
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
(Solicitor-General reappointment)
Asked by
Cain, Peter
Directed to
Attorney-General
Question asked on
16 April 2025
Answer due on
08 June 2025
Question asked
  1. What formal performance reviews or evaluations of the ACT Solicitor-General were conducted in the three years prior to the most recent contract extension, and will the Attorney-General provide any documents or summaries of findings.
  2. What key performance indicators, success metrics, or quality benchmarks have been used to assess the ACT Solicitor-General’s performance during their tenure.
  3. Has the ACT Government conducted any stakeholder or client directorate surveys to assess satisfaction with the Solicitor-General’s legal advice or advocacy; if so, can the Attorney-General provide results or summaries.
  4. Was the decision to extend the contract for a further five years based on a competitive reappointment process or was it a direct renewal, and who approved the decision.
  5. Were any independent or external legal experts consulted or asked to provide advice before approving the contract extension; if so, who were they and what did they advise.
  6. Did Cabinet or the Attorney-General consider any alternative candidates or succession planning options before making this decision.