Information about legal advice and legal services.
Anti-terrorism legislation Restricted, login required
Summary of terrorism offences under the Anti-Terrorism Act (No. 2) 2005, for individuals involved in ANU research The provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act (No. 2) 2005 ('the Act') amended a number of…
Complying with subpoenas served on ANU Restricted, login required
ANU internal subpoena protocol The University regularly receives Subpoenas, Summonses and Notices to Produce (the term 'Subpoena' is used as shorthand for any of the above). These are Court orders…
As an ANU employee the information you generate whilst performing your duties is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth). This means any member of the general public has the right…
Instructions for issuing a court notice, subpoena or request for documents pursuant to a valid signed authority to The Australian National University. …
The principal functions of a Justice of the Peace (JP) in the ACT are witnessing signatures on documents and authenticating copies of documents.For a list of identified Justice of the Peace in the…
Privacy Restricted, login required
Privacy law regulates the collection, use, handling and disclosure of personal information, which is information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably…
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) Restricted, login required
Effective 1 July 2014, substantive provisions of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) form the basis of a new Commonwealth financial framework. The…
Requesting legal advice Restricted, login required
Requests for legal advice should be made by submitting a request for legal advice form.Requests for legal services and legal advice should be made by the relevant executive, academic or…
Reviewing & negotiating a contract/agreement Restricted, login required
When it comes to negotiating contracts the Legal Office motto is:qui in matrimonium festinat lente dolebit**(Marry in haste: Repent at leisure)What follows is general guidance which might be of…
Sources of law, legislation & advice Restricted, login required
ANU Suite of Legislation/our 'Statute Book'Link to our Act, Statutes, Rules and OrdersOrganisations providing personal legal adviceACT Tenants UnionCanberra Community Law (formerly ACT Welfare Rights…
University Legal Office FAQs Restricted, login required
In working with our customers, we have identified a number of questions, frequently asked. What follows might answer the question you have. If not, please contact us at legal.office@anu…
University Legal Office Precedents Restricted, login required
Precedents developed by the University Legal Office may be used as the basis for some arrangements entered into on behalf of ANU. Precedents use standard clauses and may need to be adapted to…