Pip Mitchell
Partner •
Melbourne
Advanced government decision-making – Melbourne
Overview
Government and Ministerial decision-making is becoming increasingly complex. Recent developments continue to highlight the complexity of administrative law principles and the liability issues relating to administrative decision-making.
This workshop examines the administrative processes that are essential in making good and robust decisions.
Who should attend
Government lawyers
Government decision-makers
Anyone involved in providing advice or briefings to Ministers or senior officers.
What we will cover
The essential elements of a lawful decision-making process
Establishing proper authority for the decision-making process
Identifying, gathering and analysis of relevant evidence
The difficulties arising from the receipt of confidential or informant information
Legal advice and inadvertent waiver of legal privilege
Ensuring procedural fairness
The obligations imposed by the rules of natural justice and the development of practical procedures are to ensure compliance with those obligations
Legal issues with respect to briefing notes
Processes and drafting of statements of reasons
Review and appeal processes
Avoiding liability (eg. for negligence, misfeasance in public office).
What you will learn
A deeper appreciation of the principles of administrative law and good decision-making
An understanding of how administrative decisions can be challenged
A practical decision-making model which you can readily apply
Practical skills in preparing statements of reasons
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Event Details
Date: The latest session took place on 7 May 2025. The next workshop is planned for 2026, with the date to be confirmed by 31 December.
Register your interest now to receive updates as soon as the schedule is finalized. If we receive enough interest, an interim session may be considered
Time: 8.45am for 9.00am - 4.45pm
Venue:
Clayton Utz Melbourne
Cost: Inc GST
$1,688 per person
$1,519 per person if booking two weeks before the workshop
$1,435 per person if in a group of three or more
Further information:
Phone 1800 882 110
Email [email protected]
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What our clients say
Advanced government decision-making – Melbourne
Without doubt, the most useful and best catered workshop I have attended in my 30 plus years as a lawyer.
Highly relevant training that has provided a good set of materials to refer to in my role.
It was a very practical session. I found it useful to reinforce what we need to do and why.
Very well paced and engaging.
Support when you need it most
As a participant of our program you'll have comfort in knowing that you can depend on us for ongoing support. Whether it be two weeks or two years after the workshop, you can call us at any time for a short, no-cost consultation.
Recommended CPD point allocation: 7 points (excluding WA).
If this particular educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim one CPD unit for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. Please contact your Professional Body for your state.