News: legislation
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.
Get your records straight! Record keeping strategies for the New Year
Are you compliant with the State Records Act? The start of a new academic year is a good time to review your records management.
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Flexible Funding – support for Indigenous student success
Recent amendments to the Higher Education Support Act 2003 will support the new Indigenous Student Success Program commencing 1 January 2017.
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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.
Make no drones about it - you need to run it by URAF
Drone laws have recently been simplified but the rules governing University operations remain the same.
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Hit by the Omnibus - Higher Ed budget cuts through Parliament
The Budget Savings (Omnibus) Act 2016 was assented to on 16 September 2016 and has made a number of amendments to the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA).
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Text and email like it will be read in court someday
Mobile technology means we have the freedom to text and email anyone, anytime, anywhere – it helps us get the job done, it helps us stay connected… it may also help a court or tribunal decide on the outcome of a dispute.
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'Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!' - the Law on incentive prize draws
Are you looking to entice more people to participate in your survey, research study, event or new initiative by offering them a chance to win a prize?
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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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