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 29 July, 3:30 pm–4:30 pm (1 hour)
Canberra • Online
FREE
Through scenario-based discussion, we will explore how agencies can design and manage robust delegation and authorisation frameworks.
Through scenario-based discussion, we will explore how agencies can design and manage robust delegation and authorisation frameworks.
Friday 31 July, 2 pm–3 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.
Tuesday 4 August, 10:30 am – Wednesday 5 August, 2:30 pm (2 half days)
Online
$970
This course introduces participants to the operations of the Freedom of Information Act and handling FOI requests.
This course introduces participants to the operations of the Freedom of Information Act and handling FOI requests.
Thursday 6 August, 10:30 am – Friday 7 August, 2:30 pm (2 half days)
Online
$970
This course will give practical guidance on how agencies can comply with their privacy obligations under the Privacy Act.
This course will give practical guidance on how agencies can comply with their privacy obligations under the Privacy Act.
Monday 10 August, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (half day)
Online
$490
This course will equip your agency’s authorised officers to perform their functions under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
This course will equip your agency’s authorised officers to perform their functions under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
Tuesday 11 August, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (half day)
Online
$490
This course provides an overview of the process of civil litigation in Australia and how it affects the work we do.
This course provides an overview of the process of civil litigation in Australia and how it affects the work we do.
Wednesday 12 August, 2 pm–3 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.
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.
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
$970
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.
Monday 7 September, 10:30 am – Tuesday 8 September, 2:30 pm (1 full day)
Online
$970
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.
Wednesday 9 September, 10:30 am–1 pm (2.5 hours)
Online
$360
This course aims to give Commonwealth officers an understanding of the what, how and why of legislative instruments.
This course aims to give Commonwealth officers an understanding of the what, how and why of legislative instruments.