AGS offers a comprehensive program of legal training, conferences and updates tailored for Australian Government employees. Our training covers a wide range of topics relevant to public sector work, including administrative law, FOI, privacy, employment law, technology, constitutional law and broader government legal practice. Delivered by experts with deep subject matter expertise, our courses, conferences and seminars are designed to build practical capability, support Commonwealth government work and provide meaningful opportunities to engage with current and emerging legal issues.
Our legal training courses will be progressively opened for registration in the list below.
Legal training Core Legal Capabilities Conferences Free updates
Wednesday 26 August, 10:30 am–12:30 pm (2 hours)
Online
FREE
The Q&A style discussion will be followed by an AGS panel session on recent administrative law developments and cases.
The Q&A style discussion will be followed by an AGS panel session on recent administrative law developments and cases.
Wednesday 26 August, 1 pm–2 pm (1 hour)
Canberra • Online
$220
Statutory interpretation is a core competency for Commonwealth government lawyers, requiring a specialised skill set.
Statutory interpretation is a core competency for Commonwealth government lawyers, requiring a specialised skill set.
Monday 31 August, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (3 hours)
Online
$540
This course covers the difference between delegations and authorisations, when they can be made and how to minimise risks.
This course covers the difference between delegations and authorisations, when they can be made and how to minimise risks.
Tuesday 1 September, 10:30 am – Wednesday 2 September, 2:30 pm (2 half days)
Online
$1,140
This course will cover exemption provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, sound decision-making and identifying issues.
This course will cover exemption provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, sound decision-making and identifying issues.
Wednesday 2 September, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm (1 hour)
Online
FREE
Join us in a discussion about the limits of compulsory information gathering powers and when and how to challenge LPP claims.
Join us in a discussion about the limits of compulsory information gathering powers and when and how to challenge LPP claims.
Monday 7 September, 10:30 am – Tuesday 8 September, 2:30 pm (1 full day)
Online
$1,140
Gain a better understanding of the application of the CGRGs, the key considerations for effective grant programs and how to identify and manage risks.
Gain a better understanding of the application of the CGRGs, the key considerations for effective grant programs and how to identify and manage risks.
Thursday 10 September, 1 pm–2 pm (1 hour)
Online
$220
Learn about the key obligations and practical considerations that arise in civil litigation involving the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agencies.
Learn about the key obligations and practical considerations that arise in civil litigation involving the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agencies.
Tuesday 22 September, 2 pm–3 pm (1 hour)
Canberra • Online
$220
This practical session will explore how government lawyers can navigate the commercial, legal and public-sector considerations that shape a transaction.
This practical session will explore how government lawyers can navigate the commercial, legal and public-sector considerations that shape a transaction.
Wednesday 23 September, 9 am – Thursday 24 September, 4:30 pm (2 full days)
$2,180
All public sector employees should have a sound understanding of the principles of decision-making, administrative law and Commonwealth legislation.
All public sector employees should have a sound understanding of the principles of decision-making, administrative law and Commonwealth legislation.
Wednesday 14 October, 2 pm–3 pm (1 hour)
Online
$220
This practical session will explore how government lawyers can navigate the commercial, legal and public-sector considerations that shape a transaction.
This practical session will explore how government lawyers can navigate the commercial, legal and public-sector considerations that shape a transaction.
Tuesday 27 October, 10:30 am–11:30 am (1 hour)
Online
$240
This session briefs officers on what they need to do to meet their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act.
This session briefs officers on what they need to do to meet their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act.
Thursday 29 October, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (3 hours)
Online
$540
This training session provides a structured walkthrough of ICT procurement in the Commonwealth context.
This training session provides a structured walkthrough of ICT procurement in the Commonwealth context.