Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson had resigned

The federal opposition is calling for the Attorney-General to be removed from office following the resignation of Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson. Mr Gleeson is stepping down amid an ongoing public dispute with George Brandis over limits to the powers exercised by the Commonwealth's second law officer.In a statement informing the Attorney-General of his intention to resign, Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson described his relationship with George Brandis as irretrievably broken. He said the best interests of the Commonwealth can be served only when its first and second Law Officers enjoy each other's complete trust and confidence, adding he will take the necessary steps to resolve what he describes as the "impasse" between them. Senator Brandis has accepted Mr Gleeson's resignation, saying it is the proper course of action. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull agrees...

Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson Source: AAP