Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Guidelines for Commercial Activities

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 11th November 2016 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 1st January 2020 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Secretary The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 11th November 2016 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 22nd October 2018 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive David Toll
Chief Financial Officer
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact David Toll
Chief Financial Officer
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first version of this document to be published in the new UON Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the version that was approved, published and in effect at the time the new Policy Library was launched. In migrating the document to the new Policy Library it was subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system.


28 November 2017 Policy team Outcome of the UON policy glossary – added clause 2.7 (reference to Appendix A)


11 November 2016 University Council The Council RESOLVED (C16:164) to approve the revised Guidelines for Commercial Activities


11 December 2015 University Council The Council RESOLVED (C15:186) to: approve the removal of the mandatory compliance obligations on competitive neutrality in the Guidelines for Commercial Activities – refer D15/323965


29 May 2014 D, CS&C Policy owner and contact updated


15 January 2014 NSW Minister for Education Revised Guidelines approved by NSW Minister for Education


7 December 2012 revised Guidelines endorsed by Council for Minister’s approval (C12:237)


6 July 2011 Updated list of Essential Supporting Documents due to a number of policies being replaced by the new Conflicts of Interest Policy - 000934 (which was approved by Council 18/3/11)


24 March 2010 Amended Policy Contact October 2009 NSW Minister for Education Ministerial approval of Guidelines received


10 July 2009 Council New version of Guidelines approved by Council C09-029


12 December 2003, 2 July 2004 Amended


10 May 2002 Council Approved



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