24 Feb 26
Join Christine Jones and Rob Lawson as they lead a practical workshop on the following: Earlier in 2025, a client asked us for samples of a decision making matrix used by other agencies/states/tiers of government when considering whether to bring discretionary claims as plaintiff. In this workshop we will look at the matrix and tweak and challenge it under Chatham House Rules. You’ll then have a peer reviewed model which can be further customised for your agency. This session is being offered in-person and online.
24 Feb 26
Join Christine Jones and Rob Lawson as they lead a practical workshop on the following: Earlier in 2025, a client asked us for samples of a decision making matrix used by other agencies/states/tiers of government when considering whether to bring discretionary claims as plaintiff. In this workshop we will look at the matrix and tweak and challenge it under Chatham House Rules. You’ll then have a peer reviewed model which can be further customised for your agency. This session is being offered in-person and online.
25 Feb 26
AI is transforming legal research, creating powerful new opportunities to enhance how lawyers work. While these tools offer significant time savings, sound research techniques and careful fact checking remain critical. In this session, Chief Knowledge Officer, Keren Smith, will explore how AI is reshaping legal research, practical prompting strategies, risk management considerations, and the latest Australian developments, alongside guidance on using free and paid tools effectively.
25 Feb 26
Our annual Government lawyer CLE series returns as an online event in 2026. Topics include: How to bullet proof your legal research results with rigorous fact checking; building a career in the Queensland public sector (panel); the Chief Executive’s role in development assessment; psychosocial hazards in the workplace – what are they and the risks of ignoring them?; RTI & privacy overhaul: risks, reforms and real world impact; and, practical legal ethics for government lawyers.
26 Feb 26
In this session, Jessica Alamyar will examine the WHS prosecution decisions of the reconstituted NSW Industrial Court as well as provide Government Lawyers an update on the recent WHS legislative changes introduced in NSW.
02 Mar 26 - Canberra
Our annual Australian Government lawyers CLE intensive returns as an in-person event at the National Press Club on Tuesday 3 March, offering a range of topics and CPD core units. Join us for a CLE day with a difference.
03 Mar 26
Document design matters. Whether it’s a contract template, assessment form, checklist, policy or an instruction brief, good planning and design saves time for the internal client and the legal team, improves engagement with internal clients, and delivers clearer, more accurate instructions. Learn from our commercial legal and precedents experts about their experience in making legal documents clearer and easier to use.
04 Mar 26
In this session, Thomas Kwok will look at the amended Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 which seeks to ‘go for gold’ in increasing housing supply in New South Wales. What has changed? What are the opportunities? What are the challenges here?
05 Mar 26
Ethical obligations remain central to the practice of law, regardless of practice setting. This session revisits the core duties owed by lawyers to their clients, the courts and regulators, including fiduciary duties, confidentiality, legal professional privilege, and compliance with professional conduct rules. It will explore ethical issues commonly encountered by lawyers in practice, with a focused discussion on issues unique to government lawyers. The presentation will also examine how traditional ethical principles are tested and applied in today’s technology-enabled legal environment.
10 Mar 26
In this session, Elizabeth Carroll and Samantha Haddon will look at the legal risks, challenges and opportunities that arise from the use of AI within the Government space from an intellectual property, administrative and contractual perspective. This session will also cover lessons that can be learnt from the Commonwealth’s approach, including the recently released “Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government” and AI model contractual clauses.
24 Feb 26
Our annual Government lawyers CLE series: NSW returns for 2026 as a hybrid, two-week program, from 24 February to 10 March 2026. The program will be offering a range of topics and CPD core units, and we will be exploring various skills to help you refresh and prepare for what lies ahead for the NSW public sector in 2026.
25 Feb 26
Our annual Government lawyer CLE series returns as an online event in 2026. Topics include: How to bullet proof your legal research results with rigorous fact checking; building a career in the Queensland public sector (panel); the Chief Executive’s role in development assessment; psychosocial hazards in the workplace – what are they and the risks of ignoring them?; RTI & privacy overhaul: risks, reforms and real world impact; and, practical legal ethics for government lawyers.
25 Feb 26
Our annual Government lawyers CLE series: Victoria returns for 2026 from 26 February to 10 March 2026. The program will be offering a range of topics and CPD core units, and we will be exploring various skills to help you refresh and prepare for what lies ahead for the Victorian public sector in 2026.
