/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets The Australian government passed the Defence Amendment Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Act (SAMS), which will be enforced from 7 August 2024. The legislation requires certain Australian citizens and permanent residents to have a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) when working for or providing military-related training to a foreign military or foreign government body (including foreign public universities). Individuals have a personal obligation to obtain the FWA. July 8 2024 a1232928 /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/03/21/contract-management-essentials AGD identified shortcomings in the University’s contract management and recordkeeping procedures. This article brings essential reminders to comply with the University's Contracts and Agreements Policy. March 21 2024 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/03/21/contract-management-essentials /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/01/09/executing-university-contracts-guidance If you are involved in contract management, it is important to be aware of the formal requirements for signing contracts and deeds. January 9 2024 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/01/09/executing-university-contracts-guidance /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/01/03/2024-insurance-certificates Insurance certificates are available for University personnel to directly download from our website.  January 3 2024 a1132823 /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/01/03/2024-insurance-certificates /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/11/22/insurance-deadline-for-notifiable-events The deadline for reporting notifiable events to the Insurance office is Monday 11 December. Incidents occurring after that date must be reported as they occur or as soon as they become known and before 31 December 2023. November 22 2023 a1132823 /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/11/22/insurance-deadline-for-notifiable-events /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/10/09/changes-to-the-universitys-contracts-register Content Manager will become one of the Approved Contracts Register and replace the system provided by Legal Services October 9 2023 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/10/09/changes-to-the-universitys-contracts-register /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/04/24/deeds-new-power-of-attorney-for-non-real-property-deeds A new Power of Attorney for Non-Real Property Deeds has been put in place which includes an updated schedule of the officeholders who may sign deeds. April 24 2023 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/04/24/deeds-new-power-of-attorney-for-non-real-property-deeds /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/04/05/protocols-for-inquiries-from-australian-human-rights-commission Internal Protocols for Inquiries Received from the Australian Human Rights Commission April 5 2023 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/04/05/protocols-for-inquiries-from-australian-human-rights-commission /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/03/22/policies-and-delegations-council-secretariat-faqs The Council Secretariat has developed a set of FAQs to assist staff with enquiries related to Delegations and Policies. March 22 2023 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/03/22/policies-and-delegations-council-secretariat-faqs /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/01/05/staff-appointments-to-boards Board membership - a short guide to assist staff members appointed to Boards at the request of the University. January 5 2023 a1231478 /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/01/05/staff-appointments-to-boards