News: education & awareness
New Trusts Governance Framework
This year, the Trusts Governance Framework will be implemented across the University to improve accountability and compliance with the University鈥檚 statutory obligations and donor expectations, and to prioritise the use of trust funds for the highest strategic benefit.
鈥.au direct鈥 - Time to act on your registered website name
鈥.au direct鈥 domain name will come into effect on 24 March 2022.聽The change isn鈥檛 automatic, but existing domain name owners will have priority until 20 September 2022 to apply to register a .au direct domain.
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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.
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Contractor or Employee? Engage workers correctly to avoid sham contracting
Before you engage聽a consultant or contractor to work for the University, stop and consider whether an independent contractor relationship is appropriate. You may find that the聽person should聽be hired as an employee.
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Good deals from third parties? Don鈥檛 force the issue!
When it comes to the University鈥檚 dealings with suppliers, retailers and students, the (CCA) lays down the law.
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