Legal Induction Booklet for Panel Firm Lawyers
The Legal Induction Booklet for Panel Firm Lawyers [PDF 514 KB] provides an overview of government legislation, policies and guidelines which panel firms need to be aware of when acting on behalf of a government department or agency.
All panel firm lawyers should familiarise themselves with the content of this Booklet specifically in relation to compliance with the the following whole of government policies:
- The Model Litigant Policy and Guiding principles for responding to child sexual abuse claims
- Equitable Briefing Policy
- Briefing of Senior Counsel
- Attorney General's rates for legal representation
- Litigation between government agencies; and
- Core legal work guidelines.
Further information can also be found in 'Information for Government Agencies'.