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Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets

The Australian government passed the Defence Amendment Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Act (SAMS), which will be enforced from 7 August 2024. The legislation requires certain Australian citizens and permanent residents to have a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) when working for or providing military-related training to a foreign military or foreign government body (including foreign public universities). Individuals have a personal obligation to obtain the FWA.

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Contract Management Essentials

AGD identified shortcomings in the University’s contract management and recordkeeping procedures. This article brings essential reminders to comply with the University's Contracts and Agreements Policy.

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Executing University Contracts - guidance

If you are involved in contract management, it is important to be aware of the formal requirements for signing contracts and deeds.

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2024 insurance certificates

Insurance certificates are available for University personnel to directly download from our website

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Insurance deadline for notifiable events

The deadline for reporting notifiable events to the Insurance office is Monday 11 December. Incidents occurring after that date must be reported as they occur or as soon as they become known and before 31 December 2023.

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Changes to the University's Contracts Register

Content Manager will become one of the Approved Contracts Register and replace the system provided by Legal Services

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Deeds: New Power of Attorney for Non-Real Property Deeds

A new Power of Attorney for Non-Real Property Deeds has been put in place which includes an updated schedule of the officeholders who may sign deeds.

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Protocols for inquiries from Australian Human Rights Commission

Internal Protocols for Inquiries Received from the Australian Human Rights Commission

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Policies and Delegations – Council Secretariat FAQs

The Council Secretariat has developed a set of FAQs to assist staff with enquiries related to Delegations and Policies.

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Staff Appointments to Boards

Board membership - a short guide to assist staff members appointed to Boards at the request of the University.

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