Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The Parliamentary Counsel is to be appointed by the Governor in Council.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) The Parliamentary Counsel is to be appointed under this Act, and not under the Public Service Act 1996.