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Legal Policies

The Vice Chancellor has authorised a number of legal polices designed to:

ensure that the University's legal risk is appropriately managed
facilitate the way in which the University in general and you, its staff, in particular enter into business transactions; and
maximise the value that the University derives from its use of external lawyers.

The following policies apply to all areas of the University:

Using External Lawyers

This policy stipulates that only the General Counsel (or his/her delegate) has authority to refer work to external lawyers on behalf of the University and its related companies.It also covers the terms on which such engagements will be made.

Signing contracts & other legal documents

In order to manage its legal risk, the University requires that all staff must obtain a legal sign-off from the General Counsel (or his/her delegate) prior to signing or otherwise committing the University to any contract or other legally binding obligation.

Reporting Claims

This policy requires all staff to advise the General Counsel as soon as possible after becoming aware of a threatened or actual legal claim against the University.

Exclusion Orders

The University has established a process for dealing with conduct that may require an order excluding a person from campus.

Exclusion Orders Policy

Contacting Legal

If you have any queries please contact us on the following numbers.

We will action your requests in accordance with our Service Charter

Email:	legalandgovernance@murdoch.edu.au
Mail:	Level 4, Chancellery Building, Murdoch Campus.
Fax:	(08) 9360 6847

If you have any general questions, please contact Jeremy Rigg, General Counsel on 9360 6614.