3. Representing relevant statutory boards in judicial review and related court proceedings
Feedback & supportThe Attorney‑General may represent a relevant statutory board in —
relevant statutory board
“relevant statutory board” means any statutory board specified in the Schedule;
a judicial review instituted by any person in respect of an administrative decision or instrument of legislative character of the relevant statutory board; and
any proceedings in court (however instituted) for a liquidated sum, damages, equitable relief or restitution if a Mandatory Order, Prohibiting Order, Quashing Order or declaration is made pursuant to the judicial review,if —
the relevant statutory board makes a request to the Attorney‑General for such representation;
the Minister charged with the responsibility for the relevant statutory board consents to such representation;
the Attorney‑General is of the opinion that the Government and the relevant statutory board have no conflicting interests in the matter; and
the Attorney‑General is of the opinion that such representation is not contrary to the public interest.
Any decision made by the Attorney‑General to, or not to, represent a relevant statutory board pursuant to subsection (1) is final and conclusive.