University of Tasmania, Australia

The reviewed Space Management Policy and Space Allocation Guidelines have been approved. The new WHS Responsibilities Policy has been approved. The reviewed Control of Fraud and Corruption Policy has been approved, and the new Fraud and Corruption Investigation Procedure has been approved.

The Space Management Policy (and associated Space Allocation Guidelines) have been reviewed, and the amended documentation has been approved. The policy establishes a framework to ensure the provision of suitable space to accommodate the academic and support activities of the University. Contact: Jacinta Young, Director Commercial Services and Development (Jacinta.Young@utas.edu.au).

The new Work Health Safety Responsibilities Policy has been approved. This policy identifies WHS roles and responsibilities at each function  and level within the University, in accordance with legislative and site policy requirements. Contact: Mark Natoli, Manager, Work Health and Safety Unit (Mark.Natoli@utas.edu.au).

The Control of Fraud and Corruption Policy has been reviewed, and the amended documentation (and new Fraud Reporting and Investigation Procedure) have been approved by Council. The policy seeks to foster an ethical culture, support the establishment of a Fraud and Corruption Risk Register with relevant controls, and provide a commitment to the principles of whistleblower protection. Contact: Bernard Griffiths, Manager, Risk Management and Audit Assurance (Bernard.Griffith@utas.edu.au).