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Stick to Fair Procedure!

We make decisions every day. Often these decisions will have an impact on someone else. Sometimes those decisions will change the opportunities and choices of others. In these situations it is essential that the decision-making procedure is ‘fair and proper’.

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Keep Calm and Comply! – How you support our legal compliance culture

The University operates within legal and statutory requirements. Maintaining Legal Compliance is everyone’s responsibility.

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Make no drones about it - you need to run it by URAF

Drone laws have recently been simplified but the rules governing University operations remain the same.

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Hit by the Omnibus - Higher Ed budget cuts through Parliament

The  was assented to on 16 September 2016 and has made a number of amendments to the (HESA).

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Text and email like it will be read in court someday

Mobile technology means we have the freedom to text and email anyone, anytime, anywhere – it helps us get the job done, it helps us stay connected… it may also help a court or tribunal decide on the outcome of a dispute.

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Who can certify or witness?

Certified Copies, Statutory Declarations and Affidavits: What's the difference and what types of persons are authorised to certify or witness them?

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Dual Nationals - Who's got you covered?

If you are a Dual National, there may be implications for you if you are planning on travelling to the country of your second nationality under the University’s travel insurance policy.

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Should I make a note of that?

The next time you participate in negotiation or decision-making or even a conversation, be sure to make a record of it. It could protect both you and the University.

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Can I put that photo on a University website?

When including photos on University websites, social media pages or publications, be mindful of privacy and copyright implications.

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Time's Up! Quarantine's tenure ends as Biosecurity takes control

After more than 100 years of service, Australia’s Quarantine Act 1908 has been replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015.

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