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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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Ethics and Government Lawyers
Clare Payne, Consulting Fellow from the St James Ethics Centre presented at our February seminar on ethics and professional responsibility in the workplace. News
- February 23 2010
Milestone MOUs Showcase Key Role for VGSO
In a landmark ceremony yesterday, three Victorian Government Departments signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with CenITex, the State body established by government to provide ICT services to the Victorian public sector.
- January 5 2010
Human Rights Newsletter December 2009 - Case Summaries
This newsletter discusses four recent decisions which cover the application of the Charter in each case.
- December 3 2009
Lawyers for Forests Inc v Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
This case note relates to the recent decision of the Federal Court, reviewing a previous decision made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This decision has implications beyond the scope of that Act. In particular, the decision provides guidance in relation to the kinds of conditions that may validly be imposed under other environmental and planning legislation.
- December 1 2009
Overview of the Pointe Gourde/San Sebastian Principle
This discussion paper by Domenic Cristiano, Managing Principal Solicitor, Administrative law discusses the Pointe Gourde/San Sebastian Principal which is a key component of land compensation law. This paper also looks at recent attempts by the State of Victoria to reduce the likelihood of protracted litigation related to disputes between litigants regarding the application of the Pointe Gourde/San Sebastian Principle.
- November 19 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.
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.
