Appendix 1 Foreign Arrangements Notification - Checklist.pdf

The James Cook University (JCU) policy outlines a checklist for determining whether an arrangement with a foreign entity should be notified to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The checklist includes questions such as:
- Is the prospective partner a foreign national government, department, or agency?
- Is the prospective partner a foreign tertiary education institution with no institutional autonomy?
- Does the arrangement deal solely with minor administrative matters?
- Is the arrangement a variation of a previously notified arrangement?
- Is the activity a continuation of an existing notified agreement?
- Is the proposed arrangement a collaboration with a foreign government or non-autonomous university?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, the arrangement may require notification to DFAT. Additionally, the policy outlines additional risk considerations, including:
- Has the proposed agreement been approved under the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)?
- Will the partnership result in the export of controlled goods or technology?
- Is the prospective partner listed on the Australian Sanctions Consolidated List?
- Does the activity require an Australian Government Defence Trade Controls or Sanctions permit?
- Is the proposed arrangement with a university or researcher from a country of national security concern?
If the majority of these risk considerations are high risk, the arrangement will require further due diligence and potentially legal advice.