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Monthly Archives: March 2017
No fly drone zones: Why can’t you fly a RPA on campus?
The North Terrace campus is a no-fly zone because it is within the airspace controlled by the Adelaide Airport. From the Control Tower at the Airport, Airservices Australia personnel assess and direct the flight paths for all planes coming in and out of the city. The North Terrace campus is also adjacent the RAH emergency […]
Keep it real! How to avoid misleading students
If you think that only marketing and promotions people need to worry about what they say to students, think again! Anyone providing advice or guidance to current or future students has to get their facts right. Students ask a lot of questions – as they should. Students committing to University education rightly anticipate a future […]
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Contractor or Employee? Engage workers correctly to avoid sham contracting
Before you engage a consultant or contractor to work for the University, stop and consider whether an independent contractor relationship is appropriate. You may find that the person should be hired as an employee. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, there are serious penalties for employers (and individuals) who engage workers as contractors when they are really functioning as employees. […]
Good deals from third parties? Don’t force the issue!
When it comes to the University’s dealings with suppliers, retailers and students, the Competition & Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) lays down the law. The purpose of the CCA is to protect consumer choice by preventing unfair trade or anti-competitive practices. Third line forcing is a type of prohibited conduct that involves the supply of a […]