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Flexible Funding – support for Indigenous student success

Posted on Dec 12 2016 by admin

Recent amendments to the will support the new commencing 1 January 2017.

Fair-go contracts for small business

Posted on Dec 1 2016 by admin

Under Australian Consumer Law, small businesses can now challenge unfair terms in standard form contracts.

Gift or Gaffe? - the dilemma of students bearing gifts

Posted on Nov 24 2016 by admin

‘Tis the season for giving and it's not uncommon for students to offer their lecturers a gift as a token of their appreciation. But there is a difference between a token and a “gift of influence” which could be intended or perceived as a bribe.

Be social media aware - take care with what you share!

Posted on Nov 16 2016 by admin

Social media provides an excellent public forum for individuals and organisations to connect and share information. However, make sure you take care with what you share...

Stick to Fair Procedure!

Posted on Oct 26 2016 by admin

We make decisions every day. Often these decisions will have an impact on someone else. Sometimes those decisions will change the opportunities and choices of others. In these situations it is essential that the decision-making procedure is ‘fair and proper’.

Keep Calm and Comply! – How you support our legal compliance culture

Posted on Oct 11 2016 by admin

The University operates within legal and statutory requirements. Maintaining Legal Compliance is everyone’s responsibility.

Make no drones about it - you need to run it by URAF

Posted on Oct 4 2016 by admin

Drone laws have recently been simplified but the rules governing University operations remain the same.

Text and email like it will be read in court someday

Posted on Sep 12 2016 by admin

Mobile technology means we have the freedom to text and email anyone, anytime, anywhere – it helps us get the job done, it helps us stay connected… it may also help a court or tribunal decide on the outcome of a dispute.

Who can certify or witness?

Posted on Sep 6 2016 by admin

Certified Copies, Statutory Declarations and Affidavits: What's the difference and what types of persons are authorised to certify or witness them?

Dual Nationals - Who's got you covered?

Posted on Jun 29 2016 by admin

If you are a Dual National, there may be implications for you if you are planning on travelling to the country of your second nationality under the University’s travel insurance policy.

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