Legislation
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University of Adelaide legislation
- University of Adelaide Act (1971)
This establishes the University and its governance arrangements. - Statutes of the University
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
- 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.] - 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.
- University of Adelaide Act (1971)
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Rules of the university
- Academic Dress
- Academic Program Fees
- Academic Programs
- Alumni Council
- Award of Degree ad eundem gradum
- Election of Council Members
- Endowments
- Graduation Ceremonies
- Library
- Special Degrees
- Student Amenities Fee
- Student Misconduct Rules and Flowchart
- University of Adelaide Medal
- University Seal and Execution of Documents
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University policies
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Other higher education - specific legislation applying to the university
Much legislation applying to the community at large also applies to the University. For access to legislation, go to:
- The Australian Government ComLaw website
- South Australian Legislation website
- Legal and Risk Legislation Directory*
* This site contains all of the Acts that have been identified by Legal and Risk as being specifically relevant to the University, as well as the actual areas to which the legislation relates and applicable education material.