AGS delivers a wide range of annual and biennial legal conferences for Australian Government employees. Our conferences support Commonwealth agencies by addressing current legal issues, emerging risks and practical developments relevant to government work.

Each conference is presented by AGS lawyers with deep subject‑matter expertise. Programs often include invited speakers such as senior leaders, policymakers and leading academics, providing a range of perspectives grounded in the Australian Government context.

Pricing for tickets to AGS events is calculated on a cost-recovery basis. AGS does not aim to make a profit. For this reason, we are unable to offer any discounts on registrations, including for group bookings.

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Upcoming sessions

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Constitutional Law Conference

This conference focuses on a range of constitutional issues often encountered by Commonwealth agencies. It includes discussion of recent High Court decisions, and important developments in constitutional law, with a practical focus on implications for government work.

Administrative Law Conference

Administrative law is central to the operation of the Australian Government.

This conference provides an update on significant developments in administrative law and examines their practical implications for Commonwealth administrators, decision‑makers and lawyers.

FOI and Privacy Law Conference

AGS has been at the forefront of developments in freedom of information (FOI), privacy and confidentiality laws since their enactment.

This conference examines current developments in FOI and privacy law, informed by AGS’s experience advising on some of the most high‑profile and sensitive matters in this area.

Technology Law Conference

This conference brings together Commonwealth experts to examine key technology law issues through a government lens.

Topics include cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud developments and ICT procurement, with a focus on legal risk and regulatory responsibilities in the public sector.

Employment Law Conference

AGS has a long‑standing role advising on public sector employment law and workplace relations matters.

This conference draws on our experience advising on high‑profile employment matters, recent legislative reforms, and the implementation of those reforms across the Commonwealth employment framework.

Property and Construction Law Conference

AGS has deep expertise in advising on property and construction matters unique to the Commonwealth. Our work is grounded in a strong understanding of government operations, policy and regulatory frameworks, combined with commercial and industry insight.

This conference is an opportunity to discuss some of the practice, process and legal issues relevant to property and construction in the Commonwealth sector.