Australian Office Of Parliamentary Counsel

The Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is a legislation drafting and publishing agency for the Commonwealth of Australia. We deliver high quality services for the drafting of Bills and subordinate legislation. We publish Commonwealth laws and instruments through the Federal Register of Legislation website. We also offer a range of training courses on the legislative and drafting processes. OPC is a capable and well respected agency, offering staff a range of interesting and challenging work experiences. Whether it be in the preparation of legislation, editorial, publishing, training or corporate administration tasks in IT, Finance and Human Resources, OPC staff are valued and empowered to fulfil their potential. We encourage a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, and welcome people from a range of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives. OPC is an Australian Commonwealth government agency established under the Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970. OPC is structured around 3 statutory appointments, headed by the First Parliamentary Counsel (FPC), with support from 2 Second Parliamentary Counsel. OPC has around 100 staff employed under the Public Service Act 1999.