/legalandrisk/ en /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 Fabiano Santos /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 09 2024 Fabiano Santos /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/01/09/executing-university-contracts-guidance /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 09 2023 Fabiano Santos /legalandrisk/news/list/2023/10/09/changes-to-the-universitys-contracts-register /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/11/15/managing-university-contracts Key features and requirements that are part of the University's Contract Management process. November 15 2022 Fabiano Santos /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/11/15/managing-university-contracts /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/2022/04/06/managing-university-contracts-recent-policy-update The revised Contracts and Agreements Policy sets requirements for the management of University agreements and applies additional procedures to “significant contracts” and those involving foreign parties. April 06 2022 Chung Ung /legalandrisk/news/list/2022/04/06/managing-university-contracts-recent-policy-update /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/2021/04/28/freedom-of-information-public-access-to-university-records The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (FOI Act) gives anyone a right to access documents held by public agencies such as universities. April 28 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/04/28/freedom-of-information-public-access-to-university-records /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/03/31/updated-contract-templates-for-foreign-arrangements The Foreign Arrangements Scheme commenced on Tuesday 10 March 2021. The scheme introduces a formal notification requirement that applies to foreign arrangements entered into by all Australian state and territory entities, including public universities. March 31 2021 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2021/03/31/updated-contract-templates-for-foreign-arrangements /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/08/contract-management-do-you-need-to-consult-a-specialist-area Planning to buy a product or service? In many cases, purchasing decisions will require consideration of a variety of different issues which may not be apparent at the outset. May 08 2019 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2019/05/08/contract-management-do-you-need-to-consult-a-specialist-area