Australian Capital Territory
University of Canberra (Obligations) Statute 2015
Disallowable instrument DI2015–260
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 Obligations Statute 1995 is being revoked and replaced by the University of Canberra (Obligations) Statute 2015.

The new Statute includes the appointment of an Obligations Officer, includes a delegation power for the Vice-Chancellor and authorises Council to make Rules.  These amendments will ease the administrative burden of regulation. The operative provisions of the Obligations Statute 1995 have been transferred into the University of Canberra (Obligations) Rules 2015.

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.