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Thursday, 18 August 2016

Charter Review Update, Statement of Compatibility Workshops

Check out our upcoming CPD events on Human Rights across August and September here.

Monday, 8 August 2016

Could this be you?

Would you like to work across a diverse range of challenging and thought-provoking matters? View current vacancies in our office here.

Friday, 1 July 2016

Shifting expectations - implications for the EPA and government agencies

The Government recently released the Ministerial Advisory Committee's Final Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Environment Protection Agency (EPA).

Visit the VGSO blog for a summary of the themes and recommendations.

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

The future of the legal profession

A perspective for current and future lawyers on innovation in the legal services market - what innovators are doing and what lawyers are doing about it.

Written by Katie Miller, President Law Institute of Victoria, December 2015

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Tuesday, 27 September 2016 - 11:30am: Drafting Statements of Compatibility: Interactive Workshop
This practical workshop will provide you with the skills to draft Statements of Compatibility. It will be relevant for both new and more experienced policy and legislative officers who wish to improve their skills and keep up to date with the latest requirements and developments.
Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - 10:15am: A New Regime:Complying with the new Land Transactions Policy
We invite you to attend the latest seminar of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Seminar Series, to hear about the changes introduced by the Victorian Government Land Transactions Policy and Guidelines (April 2016) . The Land Transactions Policy sets out what is required of Victorian Government agencies when they buy, sell or lease land. It also sets out what is required when agencies provide compensation under the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (LAC Act) and Part 5 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (PE ACT).

Monday, 15 August 2016: VGSO August Monthly Seminar postponed from 18 August to 29 August

Hanging out for our Monthly VGSO Seminar? It has been postponed from 18 August to 29 August and will be hosted by the Workplace Relations & Occupational Safety. Stay tuned for more details shortly.
Monday, 8 August 2016: VGSO farewells outgoing Victorian Government Solicitor, Peter Stewart

Following five years at the helm of the office, Peter Stewart has completed his term as Victorian Government Solicitor.
Friday, 13 May 2016: Alumni News

Read the latest VGSO Alumni News.

Presentation slides: The Right Changes - Update on the Review of the Charter of Human Rights & Responsibilities
Today, Melinda Richards, Crown Counsel presented an update for our clients on the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities following the 2015 review by Michael Brett-Young. You can read summary and full report From Commitment to Culture - 2015 Charter Review here.
Disruption, Innovation & Change
A perspective for current and future lawyers on innovation in the legal services market - what innovators are doing and what lawyers are doing about it. Written by Katie Miller, President Law Institute of Victoria December 2015
2016 VGSO Monthly Seminar Program calendar
2016 VGSO Monthly Seminar Program calendar Please note dates and topics may change. Last updated 19 September 2016.

Charter Review Update, Statement of Compatibility Workshops

Could this be you?

Shifting expectations - implications for the EPA and government agencies

The future of the legal profession

Welcome to the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

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VGSO Blog

Policeman defamed

Shining a light on innovation…

Upcoming events

Tuesday, 27 September 2016 - 11:30am: Drafting Statements of Compatibility: Interactive Workshop

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - 10:15am: A New Regime:Complying with the new Land Transactions Policy

Latest News

Monday, 15 August 2016: VGSO August Monthly Seminar postponed from 18 August to 29 August

Monday, 8 August 2016: VGSO farewells outgoing Victorian Government Solicitor, Peter Stewart

Friday, 13 May 2016: Alumni News

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Presentation slides: The Right Changes - Update on the Review of the Charter of Human Rights & Responsibilities

Disruption, Innovation & Change

2016 VGSO Monthly Seminar Program calendar