/legalandrisk/ en /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/2022/03/23/au-direct-time-to-act-on-your-registered-website-name “.au direct” domain name will come into effect on 24 March 2022. The change isn’t automatic, but existing domain name owners will have priority until 20 September 2022 to apply to register a .au direct domain. March 23 2022 Chung Ung /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/03/23/au-direct-time-to-act-on-your-registered-website-name /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/2017/03/02/contractor-or-employee-engage-workers-correctly-to-avoid-sham-contracting Before you engage a consultant or contractor to work for the University, stop and consider whether an independent contractor relationship is appropriate. You may find that the person should be hired as an employee. March 02 2017 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/03/02/contractor-or-employee-engage-workers-correctly-to-avoid-sham-contracting /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/03/01/good-deals-from-third-parties-dont-force-the-issue When it comes to the University’s dealings with suppliers, retailers and students, the Competition & Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) lays down the law. March 01 2017 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/03/01/good-deals-from-third-parties-dont-force-the-issue