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Amendments to the University of Adelaide Act
The Statutes Amendment (Universities) Act 2016 (SA) was recently passed by South Australian Parliament and comes into effect today.
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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.
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.
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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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After more than 100 years of service, Australia’s Quarantine Act 1908 has been replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015.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.
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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