Changes have been made to the Discretionary Spend Policy (1002) and Travel Policy (1502).

The revised Travel and Discretionary Spend Policies are available on the Policy and Procedure Manager system accessible at https://policy.murdoch.edu.au/

Both policies have undergone extensive review considerate of the decision making processes affecting the day-to-day operations of the University both from a user and approver perspective.  The Senior Leadership Group has been part of this review process and has endorsed the final policies.

Any questions pertaining to either of the Policies should be directed to the Finance Support Team.

Travel Policy (1502)

Section 1 of the policy has been rewritten to simplify the travel process for staff, students and visitors.  The policy now provides that all University business related travel via road, sea or rail must be requisitioned and approved via Trobexis only where an overnight stay is required.  All air travel must be requisitioned and approved via Trobexis regardless of whether an overnight stay is required or not remains unchanged.

Discretionary Spend Policy (1002)

The policy now provides for discretion by the relevant School Dean/Director or above to approve costs incurred outside of the policy guidelines with regards to some of the clauses.  Specifically:

• 2.3 Training, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Organised Business Related Events (on or off campus) – Catering
• 2.4 Meetings and Social Functions (on or off campus) – Catering.  Noted exception is Christmas parties and ‘end of year’ thankyou functions
• 2.5 Alcohol
• 3.1 Supplier, Volunteer or Donor Gifts
• 6.1 Personal Items