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As the primary source of legal services to the Victorian State Government and its statutory authorities, VGSO provides strategic advice and practical legal solutions.
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Freedom of Information
Section 34 and commercial information between government and the private sector
Our August seminar looked at confidential commercial information and, in particular, the contractual rights and obligations of government when contracting with private sector parties under section 34 of the Freedom of Information Act.
News
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19 November 2009
On the Benefit of Borders - Seminar Presentation Slides
In our October seminar Rosemary Addis, Assistant Director, National Reform discussed the drivers of intergovernmental reform and emerging themes in intergovernmental relations, particularly as they relate to intergovernmental institutions. Alison O’Brien discussed recent High Court cases that can affect this landscape.
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13 November 2009
Presentation at The Institute of Public Administration Australia
Sue Nolen, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, VGS presented at The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) on the 12th November 2009. Sue's paper can be accessed via the PDF link below.
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24 September 2009
Managing Information Under Government Contracts
In our September seminar, Isabel Parsons, Special Counsel, VGSO and Julie Savoie, Senior Policy Advisor, Public Records Office Victoria presented an overview of managing information under government contracts.
VGSO Seminars
The VGSO seminar program is specifically designed to target the most relevant legal issues facing government today.
As well as providing an analysis of the issues, on a broad range of topics, we also include real life examples, practical applications and implications – to ensure you take away as much useable information as possible.
Careers at VGSO
Providing an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of issues and experience unique areas of law.
