Australian Capital Territory
University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Statute 2015
Disallowable instrument DI2015–258
made under the  
University of Canberra Act 1989, s 40 (Statutes)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Section 40 of the University of Canberra Act 1989 gives the university Council the power to make Statutes.

The Student Conduct Statute 1992 has been revoked and replaced by a new Statute, the University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Statute 2015. The new Statute allows for the appointment of a Student Conduct Officer, and inserts a new definition of “Assessment”.  The amendments modernise the Statute and make the application of its provisions clearer. 

The new Statute contains a savings provision to protect decisions made since 1992, and allows for Rules to be made by Council.

Section 42 of the University of Canberra Act 1989 requires that a Statute, once made by Council, be submitted by the Chancellor to the Executive for approval.