Advanced Government Decision-Making

Date:
7 Sep 2012
Time:
9.00am - 4.45pm
Location:
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, 7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin
Presenter(s):
Barry Dunphy
Contact:
Monica Taylor, 1800 882 110, Contact Client Training
Cost:

$1,143 (includes $103.91 GST) per person
$1,029 (includes $93.55 GST) per person if payment is received two weeks prior to the workshop
$972 (includes $88.36 GST) per person if in a group of three or more


Government Specific Program

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 full day workshop is designed to assist senior government officers who are making advanced decisions or who are involved in providing advice to Ministers or senior decision-makers.

Workshop agenda

This workshop will examine and highlight the key issues facing government officers, including:

  • Establishing proper authority for the decision-making process
  • The fundamental steps to be followed in developing a lawful decision-making process
  • The identification, gathering and analysis of relevant evidence
  • The difficulties arising from the receipt of confidential or informant information
  • The proper handling of legal advice and inadvertent waiver of legal professional privilege
  • The obligations imposed by the rules of natural justice and the development of practical procedures to comply with these obligations
  • Legal issues in relation to briefing notes
  • Processes and drafting of statements of reasons
  • The avoidance of liability issues including negligence, damages and misfeasance in public office
  • Recent legislative developments.

Learning outcomes

  • Update on recent developments in administrative law
  • Practical skill development in preparing briefing notes and statements of reasons.

Who should attend?

  • Personnel who exercise statutory discretions
  • Advisers who prepare briefing notes for statutory decision-makers.

Recent participant feedback

"The course was very well done, and very relevant to those of us dealing with statutory processes in our work activities. I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues."

“The use of real life examples to illustrate theory was excellent!”

“Barry has a wealth of experience. His knowledge of case law and examples were terrific.”