OUR LAW FIRM

The Australian Government Solicitor is the leading provider of legal and related services for Australian Government departments and agencies. We are also one of Australia’s largest national law firms with more than 370 lawyers, and offices in every capital city.

For government clients who value achievement, AGS is the legal services provider that offers outstanding expertise in all areas in which government departments and agencies seek legal advice.

We operate on a fully commercial and competitive basis as a legal firm in government ownership. Our shareholder ministers are the Attorney-General and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. As a government business enterprise, we are subject to the reporting and accountability requirements of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.

Our government mandate also allows us to act on behalf of Commonwealth-owned businesses, state and territory government organisations, and international clients where the Australian Government has an interest.

Our legal professionals have broad and specialist whole-of-government knowledge on the Australian Constitution, legislation, policies, procedures, financial and procurement requirements, and public administration. They apply this to assist clients in managing their legal risk and to progress their policy and business decision-making towards achieving their goals.

Our nationally integrated support systems are based on sophisticated technology and methods, and help us to deliver high quality legal services efficiently and effectively.