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Legal and Risk FAQs
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- Do all Universities have the same legal compliance obligations?
- Do you have a standard Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) / Agreement that I can use?
- Does the University have a constitution?
- Does the University provide insurance for external specialist veterinarians?
- Does the University’s travel insurance cover me for motorcycling?
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- How are University staff involved in the Legal Compliance Framework?
- How do I identify a non-compliance?
- How do I know if I have been compliant with laws?
- How does legal compliance apply to the University?
- How does the University know that all Schools and Branches are being compliant?
- How is legal compliance activity monitored?
- How will I know what an Act requires of me?
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- I am a PhD student undertaking a 12 month study term in France. Do I have travel insurance or do I need to buy my own?
- I am a staff member needing help on a personal legal issue
- I am a staff member travelling to Italy. I will be working for 6 weeks and my family is joining me for a 3 week holiday in the USA. Am I covered and is my family covered under the University travel insurance?
- I am a staff member working overseas for more than 12 months. Will I be covered by the University’s Travel Insurance Policy?
- I am a student and need legal advice
- I am a student of the University. I want to undertake work experience with the ABC Company during the semester break. The ABC Company has asked me for proof of Public Liability. Will the University insure me?
- I am an International Student and with the support of my School, I am going to start an internship with the ABC Company. The company has asked for proof that I have Personal Accident insurance.
- I am an undergraduate student planning to study overseas for a year exchange that has been approved by my School. Am I covered by University travel insurance for the whole time I am away?
- I am going to a conference in Germany but the cost of my ticket and conference fees have been paid by a research group. Am I still covered under the University travel insurance program?
- I am in the School of Rocket Science. One of our vehicles has been damaged and will cost $1500 to repair. Do we have to report it to the insurance company?
- I am preparing a tender or grant application. Where can I obtain information about Work, Health and Safety issues, workers compensation or claims?
- I am undertaking a research project that requires Human Ethics approval. I am using the Royal Adelaide Hospital Human Ethics Committee and they have asked for proof of insurance. How do I get this?
- I had my camera stolen while I was overseas and I paid $600 for the camera. Can I claim for this?
- I have a document that requires witnessing by a Notary Public. Is this the same as a JP?
- I have a pre-existing medical condition. Am I still covered by University Travel Insurance?
- I left my phone in an unlocked vehicle and it was stolen. Can I claim the cost of the phone?
- I need someone to review a contract.
- I need to arrange an international agreement. Who can assist me?
- I need to put in place a contract. Who should I speak to?
- I want to run a competition or survey for students in which each participant goes into the draw for a prize. Do I need a permit?
- I will be hiring a vehicle while on approved University travel. Do I need to purchase excess cover from the vehicle hire company?
- I will be travelling overseas for a semester as part of the Study Overseas program. What travel insurance do I need and what does the University provide me?
- Isn't legal compliance just more red tape?
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- Our contract has already expired. Is that a problem?
- Our contract is about to expire but the parties would like the arrangements to continue. What should I do?
- Our students are going on a field trip and will be driving University vehicles. Are they covered by University insurance?
- Our students are going on a field trip. Are they covered by University insurance?
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- We are holding an event in the Parklands and the Council has asked for proof of insurance. How can I get one?
- We are shipping materials to the USA. Is this covered by insurance?
- We have been asked to sign a contract that has a 'Hold Harmless' indemnity clause. Can we sign this?
- We have contracted to have a building painted by the ABC painting company. Do we need to have the contractor provide us with proof of Professional Indemnity insurance?
- We have contracted with an architectural firm to design a new building. Do we need to have them provide Professional Indemnity insurance and if so how much?
- We have purchased high value equipment in Germany that is going to be shipped to the University. Do we have insurance for this?
- We're taking some photos of students and would like to use them on our School website / marketing material. Do we need consent?
- What are some examples of non-compliance?
- What are the consequences of non-compliance?
- What does it mean to be compliant?
- What happens if I am found to be non-compliant? Who can help?
- What happens if I ignore laws that I don't agree with?
- What is a "non-compliance case"?
- What is the University's ABN?
- What kind of entity is the University? What is the University's legal status?
- What should I do if I think a law is being breached within the University?
- What should I do with the signed contract? Do I send the signed contract to Legal & Risk?
- When do I need a formal written contract?
- Where can I travel under the University’s travel insurance policy? Are there any countries or destinations where I won’t be covered?
- While I was travelling overseas, I had to visit the doctor because I was unwell. Can I claim this?
- Who are the directors of the University?
- Who can sign a contract? Can Legal & Risk sign the contract?
- Who can witness a statutory declaration?
- Who do I contact if I need to make a claim when I'm overseas?
- Why did the University establish the Legal Compliance Framework?
- Why do I need to know about legal requirements? Isn't this just something my Manager needs to worry about?
- Why has the University mandated the Legal Compliance Framework?
- Why should I report a non-compliance case?
- Will I have to change what I am doing to be legally compliant?
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