(1) The purpose of this policy is to enable the University and its staff to achieve its compliance objectives in its operations and activities by promoting positive compliance culture principles, and implementing a uniform and responsive risk-based compliance management program. (2) This policy applies to all University staff, and all its current and future activities. (3) The policy should be read in conjunction with relevant University policies, including the Code of Conduct. (4) The following definitions apply for the purposes of this policy: (5) Western Sydney University is committed to complying with all Commonwealth and NSW law requirements relating to its operations and governance. In particular, the University recognises its obligations to its students, its staff, and the wider community to provide a safe environment that adopts the highest standards of accountability. The University will maintain the highest standards of diligence in all areas of public accountability, through its policies, in meeting its legal obligations, in the maintenance of the Compliance Management Program, and in the promotion of a positive compliance culture. (6) This policy and Compliance Management Program are consistent with the Australian Standard Compliance Management Systems Guidelines (AS/ISO 19600:2015). (7) The University's Compliance Management Program operates on the following principles: (8) The University is committed to the Compliance Management Program's continual improvement, and will embed the enhancement principle of "Develop, Implement, Evaluate, Maintain" in its specific procedures. (9) Nil.Compliance Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
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Section 4 - Procedures
Section 5 - Guidelines
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