https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/ en https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2021/10/26/simplified-reporting-obligations-for-public-officers The statutory responsibilities of the State’s key public integrity agencies – the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) and Ombudsman SA – were recently changed by the South Australian Parliament. October 26 2021 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2021/10/26/simplified-reporting-obligations-for-public-officers https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2021/02/17/foreign-engagement-activities-collaborating-within-the-national-interest Over recent decades, Australia’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. February 17 2021 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2021/02/17/foreign-engagement-activities-collaborating-within-the-national-interest https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2020/07/22/everything-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-good-public-officer If you are reading this, you probably have an obligation under the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012 to report certain types of activities or conduct to the Office for Public Integrity. July 22 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2020/07/22/everything-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-good-public-officer https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2019/07/11/anti-corruption-challenges-could-you-spot-a-trusted-insider Most of us have played variations of “spot the difference” – like the classic game of Where’s Wally? Identifying a concealed difference amongst a group of  people you know and trust can be much more challenging. In some cases, not understanding this challenge in the workplace can have devastating consequences for you and your colleagues. July 11 2019 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2019/07/11/anti-corruption-challenges-could-you-spot-a-trusted-insider https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2019/03/20/connecting-the-dots-should-declared-interests-be-registered-under-the With the commencement of another Planning Development and Review cycle supervisors may receive declarations by staff of conflicts of interest, or become aware of someone seeking to exert undue influence over staff members’ activities. March 20 2019 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2019/03/20/connecting-the-dots-should-declared-interests-be-registered-under-the https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/12/11/international-anti-corruption-day-reminder-if-you-see-it-report-it Last Sunday - 9 December 2018 - was International Anti-Corruption Day. December 11 2018 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/12/11/international-anti-corruption-day-reminder-if-you-see-it-report-it https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/28/commencement-of-foreign-influence-transparency-scheme The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme introduces a new registration requirement for anyone acting on behalf of a foreign entity where the intended purpose is to influence political outcomes. The Scheme commences on Monday, 10 December 2018. November 28 2018 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/28/commencement-of-foreign-influence-transparency-scheme https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/21/icac-hones-in-on-private-email-accounts-again Editor’s Note: SA integrity laws were amended in October 2021, which has changed reporting obligations for Public Officers. Further information November 21 2018 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/11/21/icac-hones-in-on-private-email-accounts-again https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/10/10/from-undue-influence-to-foreign-interference-some-integrity-obligations-you In the day to day pursuit of University objectives, there are some obligations that may be more difficult to recognise and will require additional vigilance before the right decision can be made. This is because the right decision requires due consideration of broader legal and ethical contexts and awareness of the various (maybe competing) interests of those involved. October 10 2018 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2018/10/10/from-undue-influence-to-foreign-interference-some-integrity-obligations-you https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2017/06/07/icac-obligations-for-contractors-too Did you know that it’s not just University staff who are public officers? Contractors to the University are public officers too, and as such have the same responsibilities and obligations under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA). June 07 2017 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/news/list/2017/06/07/icac-obligations-for-contractors-too