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The promise of education cannot be guaranteed
The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog has a lot to offer students including access to the knowledge, skills and experience to build a future career. But great education services are no guarantee of future outcomes.
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End of year insurance deadlines: last chance to report notifiable events
As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to review matters within your schools, faculties, branches and business units and report any notifiable events or potential claims to the Legal & Risk Branch. If you previously notified an event, and have an update, let us know about that too.
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Simplified reporting obligations for public officers
The statutory responsibilities of the State’s key public integrity agencies – the (ICAC), the (OPI) and – were recently changed by the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Parliament.
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Deeds: Who can sign them on behalf of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog?
Did you know that there are formal requirements for signing deeds? To streamline this process, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog has recently authorised specific officeholders to sign deeds under a Power of Attorney.
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Modern slavery statements shine a light on a hidden global problem
In 1948, the United Nations adopted the . This was the first legal document to articulate fundamental human rights that must be protected.
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What you should know when undertaking activities outside the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog
In their personal capacity, ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog staff can be involved in a variety of activities outside of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. Where those activities relate to an area of academic expertise or are connected to employment or status at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, we all need to carefully draw a line between our personal interests and those of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
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New laws address academic freedom and freedom of speech in higher education
Academic freedom and freedom of speech are a part of laws regulating the higher education sector and academic activities.
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Freedom of Information: Public access to ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog records
The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (FOI Act) gives anyone a right to access documents held by public agencies such as universities.
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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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn state and territory entities, including public universities.
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Foreign engagement activities – collaborating within the national interest
Over recent decades, ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s economy and the higher education sector have benefited from an expansion in global engagement opportunities. With increasing connectivity through travel and technology, international student numbers grew and collaborative research projects thrived.
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