Specialised training

Specialised training is offered by the CSO exclusively to NSW Government sector employees.

Courses are delivered face-to-face as interactive workshops facilitated by CSO subject matter experts. Each course is limited to no more than 22 people to maximise participation and learning outcomes.

There are no more courses scheduled for 2024. Contact csomarketing@cso.nsw.gov.au to be notified when our 2025 training schedule is released.

NSW privacy law training

The Crown Solicitor’s Office delivers training to help individuals working in the NSW Government sector to understand and handle their agency’s obligations under NSW privacy legislation (Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002).

Courses: Introduction to NSW privacy law; Advanced NSW privacy law; Conducting internal privacy reviews.

Course duration: 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Course cost: each course is $350 + GST per person.

GIPA Act training

The Crown Solicitor’s Office delivers training to help individuals working in the NSW Government sector understand the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) and its impact on government information sharing.

Courses: Introduction to the GIPA Act; Advanced GIPA Act training.

Course duration: 9:30am to 4pm.

Course cost: each course is $440 + GST per person.

Course payment

• Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email with a tax invoice for payment.
• The CSO accepts payment by EFT or cheque only – we are not able to process credit card payments.

Course cancellations, transfers, and refunds

To cancel your registration, please contact the CSO by emailing csomarketing@cso.nsw.gov.au.

Refunds will not be given for cancellations made within 48 hours of the course date, or if you are unable to attend on the day.

If you would like to transfer to another training date, or transfer your booking to a colleague within your organisation, please notify us at least 48 hours before the course date by emailing csomarketing@cso.nsw.gov.au.

Transfers to an alternative date are subject to availability.

NSW Government Solicitor's Induction video package

The CSO’s video package comprises recordings of our NSW Government Solicitors' Induction training sessions, which introduce lawyers new to the NSW Government sector to key public law concepts, processes and NSW legislation.

The videos span all CPD fields (substantive law, ethics and professional responsibility, practice management and business skills, and professional skills).

Cost

Individual access

$150 + GST per person

Group access

$680 + GST for 5 or more people

For more details, including about how to purchase, please download our video package information sheet.