The nature and scope of the consultations prior to the making of the Legal Services Amendment (Solicitor-General Opinions) Direction 2016, with particular reference to:

1. the extent to which any consultation drew on the knowledge or expertise of persons having expertise in the relevant fields;
2. whether persons likely to be affected by the proposed instrument had adequate opportunity to comment on its content;
3. the form of the consultation, including whether any written submissions were sought;
4. the timing of when any consultation occurred; and
5. any related matter.