AGS hosts informative and engaging updates across the country for Australian Government employees.
These free events are held regularly in various capital cities and provide an opportunity to learn more about current and emerging government legal issues.
Upcoming events
| Date | Details | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 29 July 2025 12:30 – 1:30 pm AEST |
Civil Regulator Update Snapshot of recent regulatory issues Join us in a discussion of 2 recent regulatory issues. The first is the issue of apprehended bias in civil penalty proceedings. This will be discussed by reference to the Full Court’s recent decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v SunshineLoans Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 32. The second is the question of whether a contravener can ever be ‘too large to fail’, which will involve discussion of the relevance of a contravener’s size and capacity to pay a proposed penalty. |
Online via Webex | Register |
| Thursday 31 July 2025 9:30 – 11 am AEST |
FOI and Privacy Update: Getting it right In this practical session, we will discuss some tips and tricks to help you navigate your FOI and privacy obligations. |
AGS Canberra and online via Webex | Register |
| Upcoming events will be posted when available. | |||
Civil Regulator Update
These sessions allow regulators to meet and engage on common legal questions arising for them, and share insights on significant enforcement issues for regulatory agencies.
Employment Update
For lawyers and HR practitioners alike, these regular sessions bring interested professionals together to discuss emerging issues and developments in employment law.
FOI & Privacy Practitioners Update
Held regularly for more than 20 years, these sessions bring FOI and privacy officers from across the Commonwealth together to discuss matters of current interest relating to the operation of the FOI and Privacy Acts and to raise issues and concerns.
Government Law Group seminars
Presented by AGS and agency experts, these sessions are held several times a year and cover topical subjects across various areas of law.
Subscribe to be notified of session dates and details (for Australian Government agencies and employees only).