10. State Legal Services. The discussion document on the Review of State Legal Services details plans to consolidate structures providing legal services to the State to enhance performance. The Committee has previously queried certain aspects relating to state litigation, including the fragmented approach to the management of state litigation in an increasingly litigious society, and the absence of a framework making use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. It looks forward to engaging further with the Department on the Review and intends to ask the Department to brief it on the Review in the near future. The Committee notes the Department's intention to introduce the necessary legislation to provide for a 'chief' State Attorney - the Solicitor-General, who will be responsible and accountable for implementation of the State's litigation strategy. The Committee reminds the Department that there is only a narrow legislative window before the end of the Fourth Parliament's term and urges it to table the legislation soon.