  {"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":"2026-07-24T09:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:34:01","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 are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ is a diverse and expansive organisation where conflicting interests will regularly occur. Recognising, avoiding and disclosing these conflicts is an opportunity to transparently acknowledge and manage them in line with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/home\/code-of-conduct\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"36\">ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Code of Conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of whether it is a conflict of interest, a foreign relationship or interest, or a gift, benefit, or hospitality, the approach remains consistent: avoid it if possible, disclose it if one exists and adopt a management strategy to address it with your line manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The below procedures and guidelines provide essential guidance on how ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ 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\"><strong>Disclosure of Relationships and Interests Procedures<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflicts of Interest and Disclosure of Relationships Guidelines: information on what conflicts of interest are, how to determine if one exists and strategies for managing conflicts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ServiceNow Disclosure of Relationships and Interests form guide &#8211; submitting a disclosure: A detailed guide with step-by-step instructions on how to use the ServiceNow forms to disclose interests, relationships, gifts, benefits and hospitality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/home\/information-and-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Disclosure of Interest Flowchart<\/strong><\/a>: To assist all parties involved in the submission, review and approval process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before disclosing a conflict of interest\/gift, benefits or hospitality, please view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/faqs\/\">FAQs page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/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-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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is critical that all employees 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/staffportal.curtin.edu.au\/governance\/foreign-risk\/compliance\/disclosure-of-foreign-relationships-and-interests\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staffportal.curtin.edu.au\/governance\/foreign-risk\/compliance\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 id=\"faqjump\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/faqs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/integrityandstandards\/faqs\/\">FAQs page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ is a diverse and expansive organisation where conflicting interests will regularly occur. 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