Registration
Portal for the Foundational
Government
Lawyer Training (GLT) Program
The GLT program will be held from Wednesday 17 May to Friday 19 May 2023.
The program provides training on foundational competencies for new government lawyers. It is sponsored by the Australian Government Legal Service (AGLS) Board, with a GLT Working Group (GLTWG) managing the agenda and guest speaker program.
The program runs across three days, with a range of presenters and panellists. Each session is led by a member of the GLTWG. The Keynote Speaker is Katherine Jones PSM, Secretary, Attorney‑General’s Department.
A program outline is available here.
Program Details
- The GLT program will be held from 9:00am‑5:00pm Wednesday 17 May to Friday 19 May 2023, at the Rydges Canberra 17 Canberra Avenue, Forrest.
- Catering will be provided including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day.
- Venue and transport options. Rydges Canberra is located next to the Parliamentary Triangle, with a number of public transport options and some paid parking located nearby. The airport is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
- The program will be delivered in person with all training materials provided online to participants in advance. No hard copies of the training materials will be provided or available, unless otherwise arranged. It is recommended that all attendees bring their own device in order to view the program agenda and training package.
- The program includes opportunities to connect and network with other attendees, and for attendees to ask questions of speakers during interactive Q&As at the end of each session.
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Venue
Rydges Canberra is centrally located in Forrest ACT, while the venue has been in Canberra for over 40 years the property has undergone renovations during 2019 giving the hotel a modern feel and appearance.
You will find everything you need within the hotel, including the George Bar and Grill, free WIFI and lift access.
Rydges Canberra is 2kms from both Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia and only 9kms from the Canberra Airport
PARKING
Car parking is available within Rydges hotel, it is limited and subject to availability at the time of arrival. You can pre book your parking by scanning the QR code below.
Parking is $15 per day, which you can also pay at reception with cash or card. This cost is not covered by the registration fee and is the responsibility of any participant requiring parking.
Alternatively there is parking at Wilson Parking which is a 5 minute walk – 78 Franklin Street Forrest approximately $15 per day.
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Cancellation Terms
Please ensure you have carefully read the terms and conditions. By registering for the GLT program, you accept these terms and conditions. If you do not understand any part of the terms and conditions, please do not hesitate to ask us for more information.
The safety of participants is our priority. Whilst we intend to deliver the GLT in person, the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic means we reserve the right to postpone the program without notice. This training program is a cost-recovered initiative of the AGLS. Accordingly, we are unfortunately unable to provide refunds if a registered participant can no longer attend the training. If, after successful registration, you are unable to attend, please liaise within your organisation to transfer your registration to another person to attend in your place. Transfer of or any changes to your registration can be made by contacting Conference Co-ordinators at conference@confco.com.au
Other than the ticket price, to which the above conditions apply, the costs of a participant’s attendance at the GLT, including any travel and accommodation costs and incidentals, are incurred at each participant’s sole risk and will not be reimbursed in-part or in‑full.
Cancellation and non-attendance
As explained above, we are unable to provide refunds or cancel a registration if a registered participant can no longer attend the training. Registrations can be transferred but will not be refunded. If, after successful registration, you are unable to attend:
- Please liaise within your organisation to transfer your registration to another person to attend in your place, and contact Conference Co-ordinators at conference@confco.com.au to inform them of the change in participant details.
- If you cannot find someone within your organisation to take over your registration, you may contact Conference Co-ordinators at conference@confco.com.au to ask whether it may be possible to transfer your registration to someone from another organisation. We cannot guarantee that Conference Co-ordinators will be able to arrange this for you.
Disclaimer
The GLT program agenda and registration information is correct at the time of viewing/printing. However, the organisers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice.
Privacy statement
In registering for the GLT program, relevant details will be incorporated into an attendee list for the benefit of all attendees (name, organisation and state – in accordance with the Australian Privacy Amendment Act 2000) and may be made available to parties directly related to AGLS. By completing this registration form, you acknowledge that the details supplied by you may be used for the above purposes.
Data processing consent
You retain the right to ask us about your personal data at any time. Please contact us at conference@confco.com.au with any inquiries you may have.
Technical requirements
To participate during the GLT program, all attendees are required to have their own device in order to view the program agenda and training package.
Code of Conduct
Our event will present opportunities to learn, share knowledge and network. We believe the event should represent a safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment for all people.