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 18 November, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (full day)
$687 (GST inclusive)
Join AGS's Employment Law Conference for practical insights into employment and industrial relations law in government.
Join AGS's Employment Law Conference for practical insights into employment and industrial relations law in government.
Thursday 19 November, 9 am – Friday 20 November, 4:30 pm (2 full days)
$2,510
This course focuses upon the practical aspects of running a code of conduct investigation, including legislative framework, investigation and reporting.
This course focuses upon the practical aspects of running a code of conduct investigation, including legislative framework, investigation and reporting.
Tuesday 24 November, 1 pm–2 pm (1 hour)
Online
$220
This topic will explore the concepts that support a sound understanding of the principles of decision-making, administrative law and the legislation which makes up the Commonwealth's administrative law package.
This topic will explore the concepts that support a sound understanding of the principles of decision-making, administrative law and the legislation which makes up the Commonwealth's administrative law package.
Tuesday 1 December, 10:30 am–2:30 pm (half day)
Online
$620
This course provides an introduction to sources of law including common law, the Constitution and legislation.
This course provides an introduction to sources of law including common law, the Constitution and legislation.
Wednesday 2 December, 9:30 am–11 am (approx. 90 min)
Canberra • Online
FREE
Join AGS for a practical look at the developments shaping information law, featuring FOI Commissioner Alice Linacre PSM.
Join AGS for a practical look at the developments shaping information law, featuring FOI Commissioner Alice Linacre PSM.
Wednesday 2 December, 10:30 am–12:30 pm (2 hours)
Online
FREE
This course offers an overview of freely available legal research resources and practical strategies for using them effectively.
This course offers an overview of freely available legal research resources and practical strategies for using them effectively.
Monday 7 December, 10:30 am – Tuesday 8 December, 2:30 pm (2 half days)
Online
$1,140
This course outlines the Privacy Act and reforms, the Australian Privacy Principles, privacy policy issues, and the role of the Privacy Commissioner.
This course outlines the Privacy Act and reforms, the Australian Privacy Principles, privacy policy issues, and the role of the Privacy Commissioner.
Wednesday 9 December, 10:30 am – Thursday 10 December, 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 9 December, 1 pm–2 pm (1 hour)
Online
$220
This topic will explore the concepts that support a sound understanding of the principles of decision-making, administrative law and the legislation which makes up the Commonwealth's administrative law package.
This topic will explore the concepts that support a sound understanding of the principles of decision-making, administrative law and the legislation which makes up the Commonwealth's administrative law package.