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
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.
Wednesday 23 September, 9 am – Thursday 24 September, 4:30 pm (2 full days)
$1,860
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.
Tuesday 27 October, 10:30 am–11:30 am (1 hour)
Online
$180
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
$490
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.