Education and Awareness

Contact us to arrange a tailored information session on Competition & Consumer Law. We will provide an overview of the Competition and Consumer Act (unfair competition and trade practices), focussing on misleading and deceptive conduct and making accurate representations to student and business markets.

The following resources are also available:

• Competition & Consumer 101
• Competition and Consumer Law Compliance Manual
• Australian Consumer Law (Legal and Risk Integrity webpage)

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

Contact us to arrange as session on Contract Management. We will introduce the concept of University contracting and explain the processes associated with the development, negotiation, formalisation, registration and ongoing management of agreements entered into on behalf of the University. We can also provide training sessions outlining how to use the University Contracts Register. 

There are also a number of resources available:

• Contract Management Handbook
• Standard Form Contracts (Templates)
• Contracts FAQ
• University Contracts Register

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

Contact us to arrange a session on Fraud & Corruption Control. We will introduce the concept of workplace fraud & corruption and outline what to do if fraudulent or corrupt behaviour is suspected. The session will also include information about Whistleblowers Protection.

The following resources are also available:

• Fraud & Corruption Control Online Induction Course (Staff only)
• Fraud & Corruption Control Policy
• FAQs for Reporting to the Office for Public Integrity
• ICAC resources for Public Officers
• Integrity & Public Accountability Website
• Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 101
• The Office for Public Integrity (external)
• University Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity
• Whistleblower Protection

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

We offer advice and support including information sessions to help you understand how Freedom of Information requests are managed at the University.

The following resources are also available:

• Freedom of Information website
• Information for Staff (FOI website)
• Freedom of Information Policy
• Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA)

If you would like to know more about making or processing FOI requests contact:

The Freedom of Information Officer
Legal and Risk Branch
The University of Adelaide SA 5005
foi@adelaide.edu.au or (08) 8313 5804

Contact us if you would like some support with understanding and/or managing your Legal Compliance obligations. We will provide an overview of Legal Compliance at the University, introduce the University's Legal Compliance Framework and provide an opportunity to discuss Legal Compliance implications specific to your local area.

The following resources are also available:

• Legal Compliance Handbook
• Legal Compliance Online Induction Course (Staff only)
• Legal Compliance Policy
• Legal Compliance FAQs
• Legislation Directory
  • School / Area Compliance pages
• Register Non-compliances

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

Contact us to discuss risks, or for assistance in understanding risk management. We will introduce the concept of risk management and how it relates to the University, outline the tools and resources available to staff to help better manage risk and explain the responsibilities all staff have in being risk aware. Sessions are available on the University Risk Register - we will outline the basic use of the register and discuss local use of the tool.

The following resources are also available:

• Risk Management Website
• Risk Management Framework
• Risk Management Framework Diagrams
• Risk Appetite Table
• University Risk Matrix
• University Risk Register 

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

Contact us if you are arranging a study tour and would like to arrange a travel briefing session. We will provide an overview of the University’s travel policy, who to contact in an emergency, how to make a claim and what to register with Study Overseas.

Refer to our Travel Insurance webpage for travel insurance documents and important information for staff and students who are travelling on behalf of the University.

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

Contact us to arrange a tailored information session on the administration of University trusts and bequests. We can design a session suitable for needs, whether about writing and approving rules, endowment fund distributions, University policies and procedures, the application of the Trustees Act and Cy Pres Applications, or the establishment of prizes and scholarships.

The following resources are also available:

• Prizes & Scholarships Guidelines
• Endowed Prize Variation Process Flowchart
• Endowed Prize Variation Checklist
• Trusts & Bequests Website
• Trustee Act 101
• "What is a Cy Pres" Information Sheet

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.

Contact us for an information session about the University's Insurance. We will provide an overview of the insurance program, the design and renewal process, claims management and notifiable events.

There are also a number of resources available:

• Insurance Website
• Insurance Certificates and Guides
• Claims and Notifiable Event Reporting
• Insurance FAQs

To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.