Legal Compliance Framework

Legal & Risk has developed a Legal Compliance Framework for implementation across the University in 2009-2012. The framework provides a consistent approach to managing compliance and risk, and has been designed to foster a strong compliance culture at the University.

The University's commitment to compliance is affirmed by the Legal Compliance Policy.

The main features of the framework are:

• Website - providing links to relevant legislation and educational material
• Legislation update and communication process
• RMSS system - used to record, notify and manage compliance activity
• Annual certification process 

What this means for the University

• Protection from the risks of non-compliance
• Protection and advancement of the University's reputation and pursuit of strategic goals
• Assurances to Council and external bodies (eg: Auditor General) that legal obligations are being identified and managed in a structured and consistent way
• Formalisation of management responsibilities
• Optimisation of resources and efficiency

What this means for University personnel

• Protection from personal sanctions and penalties arising from non-compliance
• A practical, effective and supported framework for identifying and managing obligations
• Centralised coordination and a streamlined approach to compliance
• Added value and certainty for decision making and planning
• More confident and better informed University personnel