News: legal alerts
A global reach into the future and biosecurity risks
The University is gearing up globally and extending its profile through connections with international partners, staff, students and alumni.
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International sanctions - some ins and outs
As a globally geared institution, many of the University鈥檚 activities involve collaboration with people and entities overseas.
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Information: managing a most valuable asset
Universities have always been curators and custodians of knowledge and information. As institutions of learning we understand, perhaps better than any other organisation, the value of preserving this valuable asset for the benefit of future generations.
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Anti-corruption challenges 鈥 could you spot a trusted insider?
Most of us have played variations of 鈥渟pot the difference鈥 鈥 like the classic game of Where鈥檚 Wally? Identifying a concealed difference amongst a group of聽 people you know and trust can be much more challenging. In some cases, not understanding this challenge in the workplace can have devastating consequences for you and your colleagues.
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New SA working with children screening obligations - a quick guide
From 1 July 2019, working with children checks will be subject to a new statutory regime under the . The checks will be issued by a central assessment unit in the Department of Human Services (DHS), their status will be continuously monitored and they will be current for a 5 year period.
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Under the spotlight 鈥 it鈥檚 Privacy Awareness Week
The theme for privacy awareness week is 鈥淒on鈥檛 be in the dark on privacy鈥.
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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.
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Connecting the dots 鈥 Should declared interests be registered under the Commonwealth鈥檚 Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme?
With the commencement of another Planning Development and Review cycle supervisors may receive declarations by staff of conflicts of interest, or become aware of someone seeking to exert undue influence over staff members鈥 activities.
Not all quiet on the quarantine front 鈥 recent penalties are loud and clear.
Researchers who deal with quarantine status materials should take note of the recent of a Brisbane transport company found to have breached their biosecurity obligations.
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Are you contracting for services? Some myths and regulatory truths about your contractor's entitlements.
If you are engaging an individual or a sole trader to perform, present or complete some work for you, there are some common myths about contractual relationships you shouldn鈥檛 believe.
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