Status and Details
This page provides information about this version of this document, including:
- Its status (whether it is current, historic, or comes into effect in the future);
- Approval, effective (implementation), and expiry dates;
- Relevant staff and their contact details; and
- A summary of changes from the previous version.
Gifts and Benefits Policy
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
17th June 2024
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
17th June 2027
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Vice-Chancellor
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
17th June 2024
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer
Brendon Douglas
Vice-President Governance and University Secretary
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive
Brendon Douglas
Vice-President Governance and University Secretary
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact
Brendon Douglas
Vice-President Governance and University Secretary
Governance
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
- New clause (15.b) articulating that employees should not accept gifts from students.
- Clause (14) amended to recommend employees seek advice from their senior manager and/or Governance before accepting gifts. Previously the requirement was to seek approval which was not practical or fit for purpose.
- Clarified the wording of clause (20) around the acceptance of gifts from commercial vendors and subsequent recusal requirements.
- New clause (6) excluding token gifts from scope.
- Added links to the Conflicts of Interest Policy, the Donations and Gifts Acceptance Policy and the Delegations Register throughout the document.
- Minor amendments throughout the document to improve clarity.
Clauses Amended:Policy: 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 27