Australian Government Solicitor
Last Reviewed: 29 July 2010

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Function:

AGS provides legal and related services in support of the full range of activities of Australian Government departments and agencies. These services include the conduct of litigation and dispute management, the provision of legal advice, and through its broad commercial practice, advice and assistance in commercial and corporate law, particularly within a government context. AGS responds to its clients' needs with the delivery of services through its offices located in all capital cities.

Name: Mr Ian Govey

Phone (02) 6253 7200

Fax (02) 6253 7600

Role: Chief Executive Officer

Email ian.govey@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton, ACT 2600

Name: Ms Louise Vardanega PSM

Phone (02) 2653 7217

Fax (02) 6253 7333

Role: Chief Operating Officer

Email louise.vardanega@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton, ACT 2600

Name: Mr Robert Orr PSM QC

Phone (02) 6253 7129

Fax (02) 6253 7304

Role: Chief General Counsel

Email robert.orr@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton, ACT 2600

Name: Mr Tom Howe QC

Phone (02) 6253 7415

Fax (02) 6253 7384

Mobile 0408 402 867

Role: Chief Counsel Litigation

Email tom.howe@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton ACT 2600

Name: Mr John Scala

Phone (02) 6253 7223

Fax (02) 6253 7301

Role: Chief Counsel Commercial

Email john.scala@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton, ACT 2600

Name: Mr Norm Holcroft

Phone (02) 6253 7204

Fax (02) 6253 7305

Role: Corporate Secretary

Email norm.holcroft@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton ACT 2600

Name: Ms Nicola Cowan

Phone (02) 6253 7200

Fax (02) 6253 7600

Role: Executive Assistant to CEO

Email ceo@ags.gov.au

Location 50 Blackall St, Barton ACT 2600