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Fact sheet: the new Administrative Review Tribunal
This fact sheet provides information about the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and what it means for people who are seeking review of decisions, or have current matters in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The ART will commence on 14 October 2024 and replace the AAT.
Australian Government response to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee report - Attorney-General’s Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill 2023 [Provisions]
This report is the Australian Government’s response to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee report on the Attorney-General’s Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill 2023 [Provisions], which was tabled on 1 February 2024.
OLSC Compliance statistics 2022–23
As a part of its role in monitoring compliance with the Legal Services Directions 2017, OLSC publishes statistical information about agency non-compliance.
Electronic Transactions Act – Guide for Policy and Legislation Designers
The Electronic Transactions Act 1999 Guide for Policy and Legislation Designers is intended to help Australian government policy officers understand how the ETA applies to facilitate electronic processes under Commonwealth laws.
Justice Policy Partnership Strategic Framework
The Justice Policy Partnership Strategic Framework sets out a national reform agenda that the Justice Policy Partnership will use to lead changes within the justice sector.
Justice Policy Partnership Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference is the founding document of the Justice Policy Partnership.
Legal Services Panel areas of law
Listing of the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel areas of law.
Matrix of Legal Services Providers
A list of providers appointed to the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel and their areas of law.
Head Agreement
Panel Head Agreement template for agreements between the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Attorney-General’s Department and a legal services provider for the provision of legal services to the Australian Government.
Request for Quote for Legal Services template
A Request for Quote (RFQ) template can be used for the provision of Legal Service to an Agency, as detailed in clause 11 of the Head Agreement.
Order template for the provision of Legal Services
An Order Template for the provision of Legal Services to an Agency, as detailed in clause 11.3 of the Head Agreement.
Request for approval for exemption from the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel
This template is for seeking an exemption from using the Legal Services Panel under exceptional circumstances. It can be used for a particular matter or class of matters.
Factsheet: Panel Fee
This document provides the framework used by AGD to determine the Panel Fee payable by participating Agencies.
Factsheet: Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth Companies
Corporate Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth Companies are encouraged to opt-in to use the Panel. Use of the Panel will be mandatory for all non-corporate Commonwealth entities as defined in the Legal Services Directions 2017.
Deed of Participation (for Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth Companies only)
This Deed is for Corporate Commonwealth entities or Commonwealth Companies that have elected to participate in / utilise the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel Arrangement.
Off-Panel optional Annex 1
To be used when procuring legal services from providers that are not on the panel. These terms are optional, and ensure agencies comply with the Commonwealth Contracting Suite.
International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme Fact Sheet
An overview of the International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme (ICARS), which may provide legal financial assistance to eligible parents responding to applications for the return of an abducted child.
Application form for the International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme
Application form for legal financial assistance under the International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme.
International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme Guidelines
These Guidelines for applying for legal financial assistance and the administration of grants under the International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme.
Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25
A report of the findings and recommendations from Dr Warren Mundy’s independent review into the National Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25.