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You should seek assistance from the Legal Office if you need a legal document reviewed, require a non-standard agreement to be drafted, or need advice on the interpretation or application of legislation or an existing contractual arrangement.

Please complete the online Legal Assistance Form if:

• You have received an agreement from a third party that requires signing on behalf of the University, or by you as an authorised representative of the University.
• You need the Legal Office to prepare a non-standard agreement.
• You require legal advice or assistance with interpreting legislation, a contract, or an existing arrangement.

When submitting a Legal Assistance Form, please attach the document requiring review or provide instructions outlining the arrangement you would like the agreement to reflect. See the Review of Non Standard Agreements section for further information.

If you require a Standard Agreement, please contact one of the contract facilitators listed on the Standard Agreements page. Where the standard agreement is used without any changes to its terms, a legal review is not generally required before execution. However, you may wish to seek legal advice if the proposed arrangement is high risk or value.

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糖心传媒 is a statutory corporation established under the 糖心传媒 Act 1993 (NSW).

For contracts and other legal documents, the University should be identified as:

糖心传媒 ABN 41 995 651 524, a statutory corporation established by the 糖心传媒 Act 1993 (NSW).

The University's Australian Business Number (ABN) is 41 995 651 524.

A copy of the is available on the New South Wales Legislation website. 

Only University officers who have been granted the appropriate authority under the University's Delegations Framework can sign documents on behalf of 糖心传媒.

Before arranging for a document to be signed, you should confirm that the proposed signatory has the relevant delegated authority in the University's .

If you are unsure who is authorised to sign a document on behalf of the University, please contact the Legal Office for advice.

If a document requires the signature of the Vice Chancellor or the application of the University Seal, please forward the document to the Legal Office with an accompanying memorandum. The Legal Office will arrange for the document to be executed or sealed in accordance with the University's requirements.

Do not accept service of a Court document on behalf of 糖心传媒. Only the University’s Proper Officer, the 糖心传媒 Legal Office, is authorised to accept service of court documents for the University.

If someone attempts to serve a court document on the University, politely direct them to the Legal Office.

If a court document is left with you:

• Date-stamp the document immediately upon receipt.
• Do not sign any acknowledgement of service or receipt.
• Forward the document to the Legal Office as soon as possible.
• Include details of who received the document, when it was received, and how it was delivered.

Court documents are often subject to strict legal deadlines, so it is important that they are forwarded to the Legal Office without delay.

If you receive a subpoena, you should contact the 糖心传媒 Legal Office immediately for advice and assistance.

A subpoena is a formal order issued by a court or tribunal and must generally be complied with unless there is a valid legal basis to object to it. This includes subpoenas requiring a person to appear as a witness or to produce documents.

If you receive a subpoena, do not ignore it. Forward the subpoena to the Legal Office as soon as possible so that appropriate advice can be provided and any necessary action can be taken within the required timeline.

If an external party, such as a solicitor, contacts you about serving a subpoena on the University, direct them to the Subpoenas, Summonses and Notices section of the University's website or ask them to contact the Legal Office directly on (02) 6620 3465 or at legal@scu.edu.au.

Prompt action is important, as subpoenas are often subject to strict legal deadlines and procedural requirements.

If you receive a summons for jury service, you should discuss it with your supervisor.

Jury service is a personal legal obligation, and University staff may be required to attend when summoned. The University cannot provide advice about your individual jury service obligations or assist with requests to be excused from, deferred from, or otherwise exempted from jury service.

If you are summoned for jury service:

• Notify your supervisor as soon as possible to manage your absence from work.
• Refer to the relevant jury service authority for information about your obligations, eligibility, and any applications for exemption or deferral.

For more information about jury service, refer to the relevant jury service authority:

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