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
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.
Thursday 22 October, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (half day)
Online
$620
This course focuses on key common law principles of statutory interpretation and the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, including the latest High Court cases on interpretation.
This course focuses on key common law principles of statutory interpretation and the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, including the latest High Court cases on interpretation.
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.
Wednesday 28 October, 1 pm–2 pm (1 hour)
Online
$220
The finer details of the framework that sits around the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Bodies will be uncovered in this topic.
The finer details of the framework that sits around the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Bodies will be uncovered in this topic.
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.
Tuesday 3 November, 10:30 am – Wednesday 4 November, 2:30 pm (2 half days)
Online
$1,140
In this course, we will discuss the principles which must be applied to the process of decision-making and the structure of a statement of reasons.
In this course, we will discuss the principles which must be applied to the process of decision-making and the structure of a statement of reasons.
Thursday 5 November, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (half day)
Online
$620
This course focuses on the principles and skills essential to legal writing and providing excellent legal advice.
This course focuses on the principles and skills essential to legal writing and providing excellent legal advice.
Thursday 5 November, 1 pm–2 pm (1 hour)
Online
$220
The finer details of the framework that sits around the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Bodies will be uncovered in this topic.
The finer details of the framework that sits around the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Bodies will be uncovered in this topic.
Tuesday 10 November, 10:30 am – Wednesday 11 November, 2:30 pm (2 half days)
Online
$1,140
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.