Upcoming sessions
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.
Current available training
Our legal training courses will be progressively opened for registration in the list below.
Legal training Core Legal Capabilities Conferences Free updates
Officers' due diligence duties under the WHS Act
Tuesday 21 July, 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.
Introduction to ICT Contracting
Thursday 30 July, 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.
Statutory interpretation
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.
Managing FOI requests effectively
Tuesday 4 August, 10:30 am – Wednesday 5 August, 2:30 pm 1 day
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.
Practical privacy
Thursday 6 August, 10:30 am – Friday 7 August, 2:30 pm 1 day
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.
Public Interest Disclosure Act for Authorised Officers
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.
Introduction to civil litigation process
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.
Statutory interpretation
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.
Delegations and authorisations
Monday 31 August, 10:30 am–2:30 pm 3 hours
Online
$420
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.
FOI exemptions and decision-making
Tuesday 1 September, 10:30 am – Wednesday 2 September, 2:30 pm 1 day
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.
Grant programs: An overview of the legal and policy framework
Monday 7 September, 10:30 am – Tuesday 8 September, 2:30 pm 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.
Legislative instruments: What you need to know
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.