Australian Capital Territory
University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2015
Disallowable instrument DI2015–259
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 University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 is being revoked and replaced by the University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2015.

The University of Canberra is exempt from certain provisions of the Liquor Act 2010. The new Statute inserts an Explanatory Statement explaining the relationship between the Statute and the Liquor Act 2010 to assist businesses and other campus users to better understand their obligations and responsibilities as well as the University’s role.  

Provisions in the University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 allow possession and supply of liquor to persons under the age of 18 where it occurs within the course of employment. These provisions have been removed.  The operational provisions of the University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 have been transferred into University of Canberra (Liquor General) Rules and University of Canberra (Liquor UCU) Rules.

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.