2025 AGS FOI and Privacy Conference

Access granted: Understanding Australia’s information laws in 2025 and beyond

Please join us for our 2025 Freedom of Information (FOI) and Privacy Law Conference where AGS experts and guest speakers will explore the latest and emerging information law issues.

Topics include:

updates on the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1988 (cth) reforms
a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and information law
information law in the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
privacy considerations surrounding the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024
practical tips: FOI and privacy compliance, FOI decision-making and tips and tricks for Information Commissioner and ART reviews
developments in secrecy law
privacy and notice in the context of workplace investigations

Speakers include:

A keynote address from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Deputy President Peter Britten-Jones, ART
Richard Fleming, General Counsel, eSafety Commissioner
Samuel Walpole, Barrister, 16 Quay Central Chambers
Justin Davidson, AGS Deputy Chief Solicitor, and other expert information law practitioners from AGS.

AGS legal training is for Australian Government employees only.

AGS Educational Training and Events attract CLE/CPD points.

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When registering for this event, you can only pay by credit card. If you wish to pay by direct deposit/EFT, please email r svp@ags.gov.au to obtain an invoice. Invoices cannot be paid by credit card.

Registrations close COB Thursday 30 October 2025.

When

Thursday, 6th November 2025 8:30 am - 4:15 pm

Where

Hyatt Hotel Canberra
120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600

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$627.00

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Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.

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ABN: 69 405 937 639

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