The University of Adelaide Legislation
The University of Adelaide Act (1971)
This establishes the University and its governance arrangements.
Most matters historically managed through statutes are now managed through University Policies and Rules. However, some residual and important statutes are still current. Statutes carry the force of law.
The University of Adelaide By-Laws
Authorisations Under the By-Laws
The by-laws govern the use of the University's grounds. Breaches of the by-laws are an offence and may attract a maximum penalty of $200, or an expiation fine of $35.
[Allowed by the Governor in Executive Council South Australian Gazette, No. 104, p.3436. F.2001/452 and as amended on 5 July 2007. By-laws published in the South Australian Gazette, No. 83, pp4857-4858, 8 December 2011.]
Rules of the University
- Academic Dress Rules
- Academic Program Rules:
- Academic Year Rules (formerly Statute Chapter 8)
- A.M. Simpson Library in Aeronautics Rules
- Library Rules
- Rule defining "Graduate Association"
- Rule for the Charging of a Student Amenities Fee
- Rule for the Use of the University Seal and for the Execution of Documents
- Rules for Award of Degree ad eundem gradum
- Rules for Election of Council Members
- Rules for Graduation Ceremonies
- Rules on Endowments
- Special Degrees Rules
- Student Misconduct Rules
- The Abbie Memorial Lectures Rules
- The Elizabeth Jackson Library Rules
- The Lady Barr Smith Memorial Fund for Cancer Research
- The University of Adelaide Medal
University Policies
Constitutions of Related Organisations
- Florey Medical Research Foundation of the University of Adelaide
- University Chancellors Council Constitution
- Association of Australian University Secretaries
Other Higher Education-Specific Legislation Applying to the University
- Higher Education Support Act (Cth) 2003
- Education Services for Overseas Students 2000
- Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
Much legislation applying to the community at large also applies to the University. For access to legislation, go to:
- Commonwealth: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/
- South Australian: http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/index.aspx
- Legal & Risk Legislation Directory - http://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/compliance/legislation/ [UA access only]. This site contains all of the Acts that have been identified by Legal & Risk as being specifically relevant to the University, as well as the actual areas to which the legislation relates and applicable education material.
