{"id":34,"date":"2024-03-21T07:43:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T23:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/disclosure-of-interest\/"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:15:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T04:15:52","slug":"disclosure-of-interest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/disclosure-of-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Disclosure of interests, gifts, benefits and hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>At such an expansive institution such as Â鶹ֱ²¥, conflicting interests can occur. Recognizing and disclosing these conflicts isn&#8217;t a critique of one&#8217;s integrity or conduct but rather serves as a means to acknowledging their presence and managing them in-line with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/home\/code-of-conduct\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"36\">Â鶹ֱ²¥ Code of Conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The below procedures and guidelines provide essential guidance on how Â鶹ֱ²¥ expects its staff to conduct themselves in relation to disclosing and managing conflicts of interest, foreign relationships or interests, gifts, benefits and hospitality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/home\/information-and-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disclosure of Relationships and Interests Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_1.pdf\">Appendix One<\/a>: Types of conflicts of interest <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_2.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_2.pdf\">Appendix Two<\/a>:  Does a conflict exist? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_3.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_3.pdf\">Appendix Three<\/a>: Strategies for managing a conflict  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/home\/information-and-policies\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflicts-of-Interest-Gifts-Benefits-and-Hospitality-Process.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disclosure of Interest Flowchart<\/a>: To assist all parties involved in the submission, review and approval process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before disclosing a conflict of interest\/gift. benefits or hospitality, please view the FAQ&#8217;s at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243394535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243394535.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243394535-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243394535-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n             block-name=\"facts\"\n             role=\"complementary\"\n             aria-label=\"Facts\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"the-disclosure-of-interest-register-allows-you-to\">The Disclosure of Interest Register allows you to:<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\"\n         data-card-size=\"small\">\n\n                    <div  id=\"disclose\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"disclose\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Disclose<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Disclose an actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest \/ a foreign relationship or interest, or a gift, benefit or hospitality<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"assess\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"assess\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-edit ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-edit.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'><\/span><h3>Assess<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Assess and make a decision about a previously disclosed interest \/ gift,\u00a0benefit or hospitality<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"review\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"review\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-reset ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-reset.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'><\/span><h3>Review<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Review your previously registered disclosures or assessments<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"center\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/coi.curtin.edu.au\/coi\/home\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Disclosure of Interest Register\">Disclosure of Interest Register<\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-System-user-guide\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"System-user-guide\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-System-user-guide\">System user guide<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"System-user-guide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div>\n<p>A detailed\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISU_-_Ops_Manual_-_Appendix_7.1B_-_Conflict_of_Interest_System_-_User_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide with step-by-step instructions<\/a>\u00a0on how to use the Disclosure of Interest System to electronically disclose and assess conflicts of interest \/ gifts, benefits and hospitality. This will be updated with information regarding the disclosure of Foreign Relationships and Interests in due course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-System-email-correspondence\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"System-email-correspondence\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-System-email-correspondence\">System email correspondence<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"System-email-correspondence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Under the Disclosure of Interest System, automated email correspondence is issued as part of pre-defined electronic workflows. Please note that the following email address is used by the system to generate emails to system users:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:Conflictsofinterest@curtin.edu.au\">conflictsofinterest@curtin.edu.au<\/a>\u00a0(for all declarations of interest including gifts, benefits and hospitality)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreign relationships and interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin\u2019s Disclosure of Foreign Relationships and Interests questions are a relatively new disclosure requirement for staff. Curtin\u2019s questions are taken directly from the Australian University Foreign Interference Taskforce (UFIT) Guidelines 2021 and are recommended for staff across the entire sector. The questions are designed to foster transparency, allow for the management of potential risks, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) and the Foreign Arrangement Scheme (FAS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is critical that all staff disclose and update relevant Foreign Relationships and Interests as soon as practicable, regardless of whether they consider that these may not involve a Conflict of Interest. The obligation to disclose Foreign Relationships and Interests is separate from, and in addition to, disclosure obligations regarding Conflicts of Interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/staffportal.curtin.edu.au\/governance\/foreign-risk\/disclosure-of-foreign-relationships-and-interests\/\">Disclosure of Foreign Relationships and Interests<\/a> page on the Curtin Staff Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a query or concern related to Foreign Relationships and Interests, please contact the <a href=\"mailto:foreign.risk@curtin.edu.au\">Foreign Risk Management Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqjump\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To assist you in obtaining a better understanding of your obligations in relation to notifying the University of conflicts of interest \/ gifts, benefits and hospitality under these procedures, please refer to the following FAQs:<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"faqs\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"FAQs content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n        <div class=\"faqs__container\">\n                \n                                \n                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I\u2019ve-received-a-gift,-benefit-or-hospitality-as-a-Curtin-employee,-what-do-I-do?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I\u2019ve-received-a-gift,-benefit-or-hospitality-as-a-Curtin-employee,-what-do-I-do?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I\u2019ve-received-a-gift,-benefit-or-hospitality-as-a-Curtin-employee,-what-do-I-do?\">I\u2019ve received a gift, benefit or hospitality as a Curtin employee, what do I do?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I\u2019ve-received-a-gift,-benefit-or-hospitality-as-a-Curtin-employee,-what-do-I-do?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>As a general rule, any gifts, benefits or hospitality received to the value of $150 or more requires the submission of a declaration<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Do-these-procedures-apply-to-me?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Do-these-procedures-apply-to-me?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Do-these-procedures-apply-to-me?\">Do these procedures apply to me?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Do-these-procedures-apply-to-me?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div>\n<div>\n<p>If you are a party to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/home\/code-of-conduct\/\">Code of Conduct<\/a>, then these procedures apply to you. Refer to the Code for more detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Why-should-I-disclose-my-conflicts-of-interest-\/-gifts,-benefits-and-hospitality?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Why-should-I-disclose-my-conflicts-of-interest-\/-gifts,-benefits-and-hospitality?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Why-should-I-disclose-my-conflicts-of-interest-\/-gifts,-benefits-and-hospitality?\">Why should I disclose my conflicts of interest \/ gifts, benefits and hospitality?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Why-should-I-disclose-my-conflicts-of-interest-\/-gifts,-benefits-and-hospitality?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>As a party to the Code, if you take reasonable steps to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>avoid conflicts in the first place; and<\/li>\n<li>disclose them when there is a requirement to do so<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>you are demonstrating behaviour that aligns with Curtin&#8217;s core values and showing that you are acting in the best interests of the University. From a whole-of-University perspective, a good system of disclosure minimises the risk of corruption, misconduct and bias in the University&#8217;s operations and decision-making processes.<\/p>\n<p>The Code reflects the importance of compliance when it states under clause 6.3 &#8230;\u00a0<em>Breaches of the Code or any of the legislation, regulations, codes, policies or procedures it reflects may result in sanctions being applied by the University.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of where public figures have had their integrity brought into question as a result of a failure to properly disclose conflicts of interest \/ gifts, benefits and hospitality in the course of their employment or duties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watoday.com.au\/wa-news\/corruption-watchdog-perth-mayor-lisa-scaffidi-failed-to-disclose-gifts-20151005-gk1pdy.html\">Perth mayor failed to disclose gifts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brisbanetimes.com.au\/queensland\/university-of-queensland-chiefs-kid-favoured-over-343-others-20130913-2tol9.html\">UQ Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s daughter favoured for medical course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/nsw\/greg-pearce-sacked-from-nsw-cabinet-over-conflict-of-interest-20130801-2r1f2.html\">NSW minister sacked over failing to disclose contract of interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/nsw\/nsw-premier-barry-ofarrell-resigns-20140416-36qwv.html\">NSW Premier resigned after failing to disclose gift<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watoday.com.au\/wa-news\/murdoch-uni-uncovers-bullying-credit-card-misuse-big-payouts-20141113-11maoq.html\">Conflicts of interest surrounding key staff appointments &#8211; Murdoch University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-sort-of-actions-would-indicate-I-have-failed-to-avoid-a-conflict?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-sort-of-actions-would-indicate-I-have-failed-to-avoid-a-conflict?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-sort-of-actions-would-indicate-I-have-failed-to-avoid-a-conflict?\">What sort of actions would indicate I have failed to avoid a conflict?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-sort-of-actions-would-indicate-I-have-failed-to-avoid-a-conflict?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>There is potential for conflicts in all aspects of University operations e.g. teaching, research, assessment, staffing and commercial activity.<\/p>\n<p>However, you also need to take reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interest in the first place and not accept gifts, benefits or hospitality if, by doing so, a conflict would be created.. Here are some examples where the specified action indicates that reasonable steps have not been taken to avoid a conflict of interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>where you do not follow University-approved staff recruitment or supplier selection processes by personally sourcing and engaging a family member to do University work, either as a casual employee or contractor.<\/li>\n<li>where you accept a directorship in an external company or entity that you are aware supplies the University with goods or services, or is negotiating a contract to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the above examples, engaging in the specified behaviour, disclosing the matter as a conflict and then expecting a nominated responsible officer to address the conflict would not negate the fact that you have failed to take reasonable steps to avoid getting into the situation in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure, its best to seek advice from your line manager or the ISU.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Should-I-always-make-a-disclosure-to-my-manager?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Should-I-always-make-a-disclosure-to-my-manager?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Should-I-always-make-a-disclosure-to-my-manager?\">Should I always make a disclosure to my manager?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Should-I-always-make-a-disclosure-to-my-manager?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You need to determine the responsible officer who is best placed to make an independent decision as to whether a conflict of interest exists in relation to the matter you are disclosing, and if so, how that conflict should be managed.<\/p>\n<p>In determining how the reported conflict should by managed, the responsible officer will consider the strategies outlined in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_3.pdf\">Appendix 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The responsible officer should usually be your line manager, but not always. It depends on the situation in which the conflict of interest arises e.g. being placed on a staff selection panel where one of the candidates is a relative or close friend would require an immediate disclosure to the Chair of the selection panel.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                <div class=\"column-break\"><\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Who-decides-if-I-have-a-conflict?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Who-decides-if-I-have-a-conflict?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Who-decides-if-I-have-a-conflict?\">Who decides if I have a conflict?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Who-decides-if-I-have-a-conflict?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>It is your responsibility to identify and disclose your own conflicts of interest (whether actual, perceived or potential), but it is the responsible officer you nominate in disclosing the conflict who makes the final decision as to whether a conflict exists and, if so, how it should be managed. This will usually be your line manager.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Opens in new browser window\" href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Conflict_of_Interest_Procedures_-_Appendix_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appendix 2<\/a>\u00a0may be of assistance in helping you to determine if you need to disclose a conflict.<\/p>\n<p>There is nothing wrong with seeking advice first, or disclosing a matter which turns out not to be a conflict of interest once it has been independently assessed.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Should-I-tell-others-that-I-have-disclosed-a-conflict?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Should-I-tell-others-that-I-have-disclosed-a-conflict?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Should-I-tell-others-that-I-have-disclosed-a-conflict?\">Should I tell others that I have disclosed a conflict?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Should-I-tell-others-that-I-have-disclosed-a-conflict?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If you have formally registered a conflict, and\u00a0<strong>knowledge of that conflict could impact later on a process being run or a decision being made<\/strong>\u00a0by another University officer in the course of their duties, you are obliged to inform that officer of the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to do so could be viewed as a breach of these procedures and the Code, particularly if you are unduly advantaged (financially or otherwise) or the University disadvantaged by your failure to inform the relevant officer.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Do-I-have-to-disclose-the-same-conflict-every-year?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Do-I-have-to-disclose-the-same-conflict-every-year?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Do-I-have-to-disclose-the-same-conflict-every-year?\">Do I have to disclose the same conflict every year?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-disclose-the-same-conflict-every-year?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div>\n<p>Provided there are\u00a0<strong>no changes in the circumstances<\/strong>\u00a0that resulted in your conflict being disclosed and addressed earlier, you do not have to re-register the same disclosure to the same responsible officer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-happens-if-the-circumstances-of-my-disclosed-conflict-change?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-happens-if-the-circumstances-of-my-disclosed-conflict-change?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-happens-if-the-circumstances-of-my-disclosed-conflict-change?\">What happens if the circumstances of my disclosed conflict change?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-happens-if-the-circumstances-of-my-disclosed-conflict-change?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You should inform both the ISU and the responsible officer who you originally submitted your conflict notification to if any changes arise that may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>alter that responsible officer&#8217;s original decision that there was no conflict to be addressed; or<\/li>\n<li>impact on the need for or effectiveness of the management strategy originally specified by the responsible officer at the time it was determined that there was a conflict of interest that needed to be addressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"apply-faq_buttons\">\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/mimas-block>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At such an expansive institution such as Â鶹ֱ²¥, conflicting interests can occur. 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