Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for enquiries about document application/interpretation, and a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Conflict of Interest Management Procedure

Status Current
Effective Date 1st July 2026
Review Date 13th December 2028
Approval Authority University Executive Committee
Approval Authority - Admin Changes Manager, Central Policy
Approval Date 13th December 2023
Expiry Date Not Applicable
Policy Author Connie Merlino
University Secretary and Academic Registrar
Policy Owner Brooke Griffin
Chief of Staff to the Vice-Chancellor
Enquiries Contact Central Compliance

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

1/7/2026: The COI Policy suite has been updated with minor amendments to strengthen clarity and align with RMIT's Gender-Based Violence Code. Updates include: clarifying expectations regarding COI arising from close personal relationships where supervisory, oversight or decision-making responsibilities exist or may arise; alignment of terminology with the GBV Code and strengthening of responsibilities for declaring close personal relationships. The minor amendments were approved by the policy owner on 3 June 2026 and took effect on 1 July 2026.



Clauses Amended:Procedure: 4, 9g, 13c, 14e, 20