Training

Our staff

Click on the links below for more information about the training courses we currently offer, including content, prerequisites and dates for upcoming courses.  In person courses are held at OPC's premises in Forrest and virtual courses are held via Microsoft Teams. All courses are presented by professional drafters.

Please note that only staff of Australian Government agencies are eligible to attend these courses.

2025 Course Calendar

Legislation Process CourseLegislative Design CourseInstruments Drafting Course 1Instruments Drafting Course 2
11 and 12 March (Half days, Virtual on Teams)13 and 14 March (Half days, Virtual on Teams)  
17 March (Full day, In person)18 March (Full day, In person)19 March (Full day, In person)20 March (Full day, In person)
19 and 20 May (Half days, Virtual on Teams) 21 and 22 May (Half days, Virtual on Teams)  
16 June (Full day, In person)17 June (Full day, In person)18 June (Full day, In person)19 June (Full day, In person)
28 and 29 July (Half days, Virtual on Teams)30 and 31 July (Half days, Virtual on Teams)  
15 and 16 September (Half days, Virtual on Teams)17 and 18 September (Half days, Virtual on Teams)  
22 September (Full day, In person)  24 September (Full day, In person)25 September (Full day, In person)
20 and 21 October (Half days, Virtual on Teams)22 and 23 October (Half days, Virtual on Teams)  
1 December (Full day, In person)   
2 and 3 December (Half days, Virtual on Teams)8 December (Full day, In person)   

We are currently upgrading our booking system. 2025 course registrations will open on Monday 3 February 2025.

Course payment, cancellation and refund policy

Further Information

For further information on this course, please email courses@opc.gov.au.

Comments from previous course participants

‘Very good course, I will be recommending it to others.’

‘Great course. Insightful and invaluable!’