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The 2017 Higher Ed Budget: what you need to know

The Australian Government has announced a number of reforms to the higher education sector which will impact both universities and students.

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Keen to be screened in 2017

New legislation passed in November 2016 will set a new standard for working with children.

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Fair-go contracts for small business

Under Australian Consumer Law, small businesses can now challenge unfair terms in standard form contracts.

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Time's Up! Quarantine's tenure ends as Biosecurity takes control

After more than 100 years of service, Australia’s Quarantine Act 1908 has been replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015.

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One student visa to rule them all

New Regulations simplify student visas and clarify the University’s reporting obligations.

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Wheeling and False Dealing - new penalties

Changing or falsifying financial records to conceal a bribe is now subject to significant penalties under the Australian Criminal Code.

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