/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 08 2024 Noortje van Krieken /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/07/19/new-trusts-governance-framework This year, the Trusts Governance Framework will be implemented across the University to improve accountability and compliance with the University’s statutory obligations and donor expectations, and to prioritise the use of trust funds for the highest strategic benefit. July 19 2022 Chung Ung /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/07/19/new-trusts-governance-framework /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/01/preying-on-our-minds-how-predatory-publishers-ambush-scholarly-effort The adage “publish or perish” resonates throughout the academy. Scholars and universities both rely on publication statistics to measure achievements and quantify contributions to knowledge. July 06 2022 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/01/preying-on-our-minds-how-predatory-publishers-ambush-scholarly-effort /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/03/02/waste-not-want-not-new-measures-to-reduce-harmful-single-use-plastics The University makes every effort to identify and implement environmentally sustainable practices wherever possible. March 02 2022 Chung Ung /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/03/02/waste-not-want-not-new-measures-to-reduce-harmful-single-use-plastics /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/12/09/the-promise-of-education-cannot-be-guaranteed The University has a lot to offer students including access to the knowledge, skills and experience to build a future career. But great education services are no guarantee of future outcomes. December 09 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/12/09/the-promise-of-education-cannot-be-guaranteed /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/10/26/simplified-reporting-obligations-for-public-officers The statutory responsibilities of the State’s key public integrity agencies – the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) and Ombudsman SA – were recently changed by the South Australian Parliament. October 26 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/10/26/simplified-reporting-obligations-for-public-officers /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/10/06/deeds-who-can-sign-them-on-behalf-of-the-university Did you know that there are formal requirements for signing deeds? To streamline this process, the University has recently authorised specific officeholders to sign deeds under a Power of Attorney. October 06 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/10/06/deeds-who-can-sign-them-on-behalf-of-the-university /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/08/16/modern-slavery-statements-shine-a-light-on-a-hidden-global-problem In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This was the first legal document to articulate fundamental human rights that must be protected. August 16 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/08/16/modern-slavery-statements-shine-a-light-on-a-hidden-global-problem /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/06/02/what-you-should-know-when-undertaking-activities-outside-the-university In their personal capacity, University staff can be involved in a variety of activities outside of the University. Where those activities relate to an area of academic expertise or are connected to employment or status at the University, we all need to carefully draw a line between our personal interests and those of the University. June 02 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/06/02/what-you-should-know-when-undertaking-activities-outside-the-university /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/05/18/new-laws-address-academic-freedom-and-freedom-of-speech-in-higher-education Academic freedom and freedom of speech are a part of laws regulating the higher education sector and academic activities. May 18 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/05/18/new-laws-address-academic-freedom-and-freedom-of-speech-in-higher-education