Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about:

  • the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
  • contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
  • a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.   

Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy

Show Field Notes
Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 12th October 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 11th September 2028 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Melbourne Polytechnic Board The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date 11th September 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer Peter Chuah
Risk and Compliance Manager
 This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner Daryl Sadgrove
Executive Director Strategy Performance and Growth
 This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author Peter Chuah
Director Risk Information Security and Compliance
 This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact Peter Chuah
Risk and Compliance Manager
 General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.



Clauses Amended:Policy: All


Version History

Edition 6: Melbourne Polytechnic Board – 24/08/2015 – The Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7020, was updated and approved by Melbourne Polytechnic Board on 24/8/2015.

Edition 5: Melbourne Polytechnic Board – 3/12/2014 – The Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy – NMIT/GOV/D/7020, was updated  to include census dates to 2015 date; updated to 2015 CSP fees; inclusion of BAT and BVN fees and subjects; and general update to semester delivery.

Edition 4: FARMC – 18/06/2014 – The Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy – A/FN/D/7/044,  has had its annual update and been approved by FARMC.

Edition 3: NMIT Board – 24/06/2013 – The Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy – A/FN/D/7/044, updated nominal value from $150 to $155.

Edition 2: NMIT Board – 27/08/2012 – The Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy – A/FN/D/7/044, updated to reflect correction to point 2.5

Head of Programs now Head of Dept.

Edition 1: NMIT Board – 28/06/2010 – Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy – A/FN/D/7/044, new Policy.



11/04/2024: Committee/Group name changed from Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) to Audit Risk and Finance Committee (ARFC)