{"id":"tas:act-1992-051","name":"University of Tasmania Act 1992","slug":"university-of-tasmania-act-1992","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"51 of 1992","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":106324,"registerId":"tas-act-1992-051-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This Act may be cited as the [University of Tasmania Act 1992](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1992-051) .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> > (1)  [*\\[Section 2 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 4, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS4@Hpa@EN) This Act commences on 1 January 1993.\n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Section 2 Subsection (2) omitted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 4, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS4@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –\n> \n> > ***Academic Senate*** means the Academic Senate of the University;\n> \n> [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpa@EN)\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpa@EN) [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS4@Hpa@EN) ***academic staff*** means the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, any Deputy Vice-Chancellor, any Pro Vice-Chancellor and members of the staff of the University engaged, either full-time or for fractional time, in teaching and research, research only or teaching only but not including casual employees;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpa@EN) ***Alumni*** means an association of graduates of the University as established by Ordinance;\n> \n> > ***Amalgamation Act*** means the [Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-047) ;\n> \n> > ***body*** includes committee;\n> \n> > ***by-law*** means a by-law of the University made by the Council under [section 20](#GS20@EN) and in force under this Act;\n> \n> > ***Chancellor*** means the Chancellor of the University elected under [section 14](#GS14@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***commencement day*** means 1 January 1993;\n> \n> > ***Council*** means the Council of the University;\n> \n> > ***Deputy-Chancellor*** means a Deputy-Chancellor of the University elected under [section 15](#GS15@EN) ;\n> \n> [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpb@EN)\n> \n> > ***financial year*** means a period of 12 months ending on 31 December in any year;\n> \n> [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpc@EN) [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS4@Hpb@EN)\n> \n> > ***graduate*** means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a person upon whom the University, or one of the University's predecessors in law, has conferred a degree, diploma or certificate; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) any other person who holds an award specified, by Ordinance, for the purposes of this definition;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpd@EN) ***intellectual property*** means all copyright including future copyright, trademarks, designs, patents registered and unregistered, plant breeders' rights, trade secrets and know-how, semiconductor or circuit layouts and all other intellectual property as defined in the convention of 1967 establishing the World Intellectual Property Organisation;\n> \n> > ***Ordinance*** means an Ordinance of the University made by the Council under [section 18](#GS18@EN) and in force under this Act;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS4@Hpc@EN) ***professional staff*** means the staff of the University, engaged full-time or for fractional time, but not including casual employees or the academic staff;\n> \n> > ***rule*** means a rule made, and in force, under an Ordinance;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS5@Hpe@EN) ***student*** means a person who is for the time being enrolled as a student of the University;\n> \n> > ***University*** means the University of Tasmania;\n> \n> > ***University land*** means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the land vested in the University specified in [Schedule 3](#JS3@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) any other land occupied by the University;\n> \n> > ***Vice-Chancellor*** means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed under [section 16](#GS16@EN) .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"The University","content":"# Part 2 The University","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Continuance and incorporation","content":"## Division 1 Continuance and incorporation","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuance and incorporation of University","content":"### 4 Continuance and incorporation of University\n\n> > (1)  Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of the [Amalgamation Act](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-9999-999#) , the University continues in existence under and subject to the provisions of this Act under the name \"University of Tasmania\".\n> \n> > (2)  The University –\n> > \n> > > > (a) has perpetual succession and a seal; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.\n> \n> > (3)  The seal is to be kept and used only as authorized by the Council.\n> \n> > (4)  All courts and persons acting judicially must take judicial notice of the imprint of the seal on a document and presume that it was duly sealed by the University.\n> \n> > (5)  [*\\[Section 4 Subsection (5) inserted by No. 44 of 2012, s. 5, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS5@EN) For the avoidance of doubt, the University is taken to have continued in existence under the name \"University of Tasmania\" since its establishment in 1890.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Constitution, functions and powers","content":"## Division 2 Constitution, functions and powers","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constitution of the University","content":"### 5 Constitution of the University\n\n> > (1)  The University consists of –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the members of the Council; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS6@Hpa@EN) the members of the academic staff; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) [*\\[Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS6@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > > \n> > > > (d) [*\\[Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS6@Hpc@EN) [*\\[Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS6@EN) the members of the professional staff; and\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the graduates; and\n> > > \n> > > > (f) the students.\n> \n> > (2)  Notwithstanding [subsection (1)](#GS5@Gs1@EN) , a person referred to in that subsection may make a statutory declaration that he or she has a conscientious objection to being a member of the University and, on giving the declaration to the Vice-Chancellor, he or she ceases to be a member of the University.\n> \n> > (3)  A person who makes a declaration under [subsection (2)](#GS5@Gs2@EN) does not, by that declaration, prejudice any other position or status which that person holds or enjoys –\n> > \n> > > > (a) by virtue of his or her employment at, or participation in the affairs of, the University; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) as a student or graduate of the University.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions of the University","content":"### 6 Functions of the University\n\n> The University has the following functions:\n> \n> > > (a) to advance, transmit and preserve knowledge and learning;\n> > \n> > > (b) to encourage and undertake research;\n> > \n> > > (c) to promote and sustain teaching and research to international standards of excellence;\n> > \n> > > (d) to encourage and provide opportunities for students and staff to develop and apply their knowledge and skills;\n> > \n> > > (e) to provide educational and research facilities appropriate to its other functions;\n> > \n> > > (f) to promote access to higher education having regard to principles of merit and equity;\n> > \n> > > (fa) [*\\[Section 6 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 7, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS7@EN) to foster or promote the commercialisation of any intellectual property;\n> > \n> > > (g) to engage in activities which promote the social, cultural and economic welfare of the community and to make available for those purposes the resources of the University.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers of the University","content":"### 7 Powers of the University\n\n> > (1)  The University has power to do, both in Tasmania and elsewhere, all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions and, in particular, has power –\n> > \n> > > > (a) to acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) to form, and participate in the formation of, companies; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) to subscribe for and purchase shares in, and debentures and other securities of, companies; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) to enter into partnerships; and\n> > > \n> > > > (e) to participate in joint ventures and arrangements for the sharing of profits; and\n> > > \n> > > > (f) to borrow money; and\n> > > \n> > > > (g) to do anything incidental to any of its powers.\n> \n> > (2)  Notwithstanding [subsection (1)](#GS7@Gs1@EN) [(f)](#GS7@Gs1@Hpf@EN) , the University is not to exercise its power to borrow money unless it has first obtained the written approval of the Treasurer.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Division 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"The Council of the University","content":"## Division 3 The Council of the University","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constitution of the Council","content":"### 8 Constitution of the Council\n\n> [*\\[Section 8 Substituted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 8, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS8@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpa@EN) The University has a Council consisting of not less than 10 and not more than 14 members, comprising the following:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the Chancellor;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the Vice-Chancellor;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the Chairperson of the Academic Senate or, if the Vice-Chancellor occupies that office, the Deputy Chairperson of the Academic Senate;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpa@EN) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpb@EN) 2 persons appointed by the Minister, each of whom must not be a student or member of the academic staff or professional staff and of whom at least one must be a graduate of the University;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpb@EN) one member of the academic staff elected by the academic staff;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > > \n> > > > (g) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > > \n> > > > (h) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpc@EN) one member of the professional staff elected by the professional staff;\n> > > \n> > > > (i) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpc@EN) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpd@EN) a minimum of one student appointed by the Council, after consultation with any relevant student associations;\n> > > \n> > > > (j) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpe@EN) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpd@EN) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpg@EN) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpf@EN) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpe@EN) up to 6 persons appointed by the Council, each of whom must not be a member of the academic staff or professional staff or a student and of whom at least one must be a graduate of the University.\n> > > \n> > > > (k) [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hph@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (2) omitted by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpf@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> \n> > (3)  A member of the Council is responsible and accountable to the Council rather than to any constituent body by which he or she was appointed or elected.\n> \n> > (4)  [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) has effect with regard to the members, proceedings and activities of the Council.\n> \n> > (5)  [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (5) substituted by No. 49 of 2004, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS4@Hpg@EN) Before making an appointment to the Council, the Minister and the Council must –\n> > \n> > > > (a) give public notification of the vacancy; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) consult with each other about any intended appointment; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) have regard to the balance of skills and experience, regional representation and an appropriate gender balance.\n> \n> > (6)  [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (6) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpi@EN) In respect of the constitution of the Council on 1 January 2013, this section has effect subject to Schedule 4.\n> \n> > (7)  For the purposes of [subsection (1)(e)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpe@EN) ,\n> > \n> > > [*\\[Section 8 Subsection (7) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 7, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS7@Hpj@EN) ***academic staff*** does not include the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, any Deputy Vice-Chancellor or any Pro Vice-Chancellor.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role and powers of the Council","content":"### 9 Role and powers of the Council\n\n> > (1)  The Council is the governing authority of the University.\n> \n> > (2)  The Council is to act in all matters concerning the University in the way it considers will best advance the interests of the University.\n> \n> > (3)  The Council has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its function as the University's governing authority and, in particular, has power –\n> > \n> > > > (a) to appoint persons to positions of responsibility within the University; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) to allocate funds and otherwise determine the best use of the resources of the University.\n> \n> > (4)  [*\\[Section 9 Subsection (4) inserted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 9, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS9@EN) The Council must establish an audit committee and may establish other committees to perform or exercise any of its functions or powers.\n> \n> > (5)  [*\\[Section 9 Subsection (5) inserted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 9, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS9@EN) A committee may include persons who are not members of the Council.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power of delegation","content":"### 10 Power of delegation\n\n> > (1)  The Council may in writing –\n> > \n> > > > (a) delegate to any person or body any of its functions or powers other than this power of delegation or the power to make Ordinances and by-laws; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) revoke wholly or partly a delegation.\n> \n> > (2)  A delegation –\n> > \n> > > > (a) may be made either generally or as otherwise provided by the instrument of delegation; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) does not prevent the performance or exercise of a function or power by the Council.\n> \n> > (3)  A function or power performed or exercised by a delegate has the same effect as if performed or exercised by the Council.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to confer degrees","content":"### 11 Power to confer degrees\n\n> > (1)  The Council may confer –\n> > \n> > > > (a) degrees, diplomas and certificates after examination or other assessment; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) honorary degrees on people who, in the opinion of the Council, are distinguished visitors or outstanding scholars or who have given outstanding service to the Commonwealth, the State or the University.\n> \n> > (2)  The power of the Council under [subsection (1)](#GS11@Gs1@EN) [(a)](#GS11@Gs1@Hpa@EN) includes the power to revoke a degree, diploma or certificate –\n> > \n> > > > (a) for which the recipient was not qualified; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) that has been conferred by reason of fraud or dishonesty.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation for care and diligence","content":"### 11A Obligation for care and diligence\n\n> [*\\[Section 11A Inserted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 10, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS10@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  In this section,\n> > \n> > > ***business judgment*** means any decision to take or not to take action in respect of a matter relevant to the functions of the Council.\n> \n> > (2)  A member of the Council is to exercise his or her powers and discharge his or her duties with the degree of care and diligence that a reasonable person would exercise if he or she –\n> > \n> > > > (a) were a member of the Council in the Council's circumstances; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) occupied the office held by, and had the same responsibilities within the Council as, the member.\n> \n> > (3)  A member of the Council who makes a business judgment is taken to meet the requirements of [subsection (2)](#GS11A@Gs2@EN) , and his or her equivalent duties at common law and in equity, in respect of the judgment if he or she –\n> > \n> > > > (a) makes the judgment in good faith for a proper purpose; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) does not have a material personal interest in the subject matter of the judgment; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) informs himself or herself about the subject matter of the judgment to the extent he or she reasonably believes to be appropriate; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) rationally believes that the judgment is in the best interests of the University.\n> \n> > (4)  The member's belief that the judgment is in the best interests of the University is taken to be a rational one unless the belief is one that no reasonable person in his or her position would hold.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"11B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligations to act in good faith","content":"### 11B Obligations to act in good faith\n\n> [*\\[Section 11B Inserted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 10, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS10@EN) A member of the Council is to exercise his or her powers and discharge his or her duties –\n> \n> > > (a) in good faith in the best interests of the University; and\n> > \n> > > (b) for a proper purpose.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual report of the Council","content":"### 12 Annual report of the Council\n\n> > (1)  The Council is, within 6 months after the end of each financial year, to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) present to the Governor an annual report of the proceedings of the University during that financial year; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) furnish a copy of the report to the Minister.\n> \n> > (2)  The report is to contain a full account of the income and expenditure of the University for the financial year to which it relates.\n> \n> > (3)  The Minister is to cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament within the first 10 sitting days of each House after the report is received by the Minister.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Division 4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Academic Senate, Officers and Visitor","content":"## Division 4 Academic Senate, Officers and Visitor","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Academic Senate","content":"### 13 Academic Senate\n\n> > (1)  The University has an Academic Senate.\n> \n> > (2)  The function of the Academic Senate is to advise the Council on all academic matters relating to the University.\n> \n> > (3)  Subject to [subsection (4)](#GS13@Gs4@EN) , the constitution, functions, powers and proceedings of the Academic Senate are as prescribed by Ordinance.\n> \n> > (4)  The Academic Senate has a Chairperson and a Deputy-Chairperson.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chancellor","content":"### 14 Chancellor\n\n> > (1)  The University has a Chancellor elected by the Council.\n> \n> > (2)  Subject to [subsection (3)](#GS14@Gs3@EN) , the terms and conditions subject to which a person holds the office of Chancellor are as determined by the Council.\n> \n> > (3)  The Council may elect a person to the office of Chancellor for a term not exceeding 4 years and may re-elect a person to that office.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deputy-Chancellor","content":"### 15 Deputy-Chancellor\n\n> > (1)  The Council may elect one or more of its members as Deputy-Chancellors of the University.\n> \n> > (2)  Subject to [subsections (3)](#GS15@Gs3@EN) and [(4)](#GS15@Gs4@EN) , the terms and conditions subject to which a person holds the office of Deputy-Chancellor are as determined by the Council.\n> \n> > (3)  The Council may elect a person to the office of Deputy-Chancellor for a term not exceeding 4 years and may re-elect a person to that office.\n> \n> > (4)  A person who has been elected as a Deputy-Chancellor ceases to be a Deputy-Chancellor if he or she ceases to be a member of the Council.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vice-Chancellor","content":"### 16 Vice-Chancellor\n\n> > (1)  The University has a Vice-Chancellor appointed by the Council.\n> \n> > (2)  The Vice-Chancellor is the chief academic and executive officer of the University.\n> \n> > (3)  The terms and conditions subject to which a person is appointed to the office of Vice-Chancellor are as determined by the Council.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Visitor","content":"### 17 Visitor\n\n> > (1)  In this section, ***Governor*** means the Governor of the State and not the Governor acting with the advice of the Executive Council.\n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Section 17 Subsection (2) substituted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 11, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS11@EN) The Governor is the Visitor of the University but has ceremonial functions only.\n> \n> > (3)  [*\\[Section 17 Subsection (3) substituted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 11, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS11@EN) The Visitor has no functions or jurisdiction with respect to the resolution of disputes or any other matter concerning the affairs of the University other than a matter involving the exercise of ceremonial functions only.\n> \n> > (4)  [*\\[Section 17 Subsection (4) omitted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 11, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS11@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"17A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dismissal of Chancellor, &c.","content":"### 17A Dismissal of Chancellor, &c.\n\n> [*\\[Section 17A Inserted by No. 44 of 2012, s. 8, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS8@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  If a two-thirds majority of the Council is of the opinion that the Chancellor or a Deputy-Chancellor has breached the terms of conditions of his or her appointment under [section 14](#GS14@EN) or [15](#GS15@EN) , respectively, the Council may dismiss the Chancellor or Deputy-Chancellor from office.\n> \n> > (2)  For the purposes of determining a two-thirds majority, the vote of the Chancellor or Deputy-Chancellor who is the subject of the motion for dismissal is not to be counted.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Ordinances and By-Laws","content":"# Part 3 Ordinances and By-Laws","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ordinances and rules","content":"### 18 Ordinances and rules\n\n> > (1)  The Council may make Ordinances, not inconsistent with this Act, prescribing or regulating matters –\n> > \n> > > > (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed or regulated by Ordinance; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed or regulated by Ordinance for giving effect to this Act.\n> \n> > (2)  [Subsection (1)](#GS18@Gs1@EN) does not authorize the making of an Ordinance for or in relation to a matter referred to in [Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) of [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN) .\n> \n> > (3)  An Ordinance may confer a power on any person or body, including the Council, to make rules, not inconsistent with any Ordinance or this Act –\n> > \n> > > > (a) prescribing or regulating any specified matter on which Ordinances may be made; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) for carrying out or giving effect to Ordinances.\n> \n> > (4)  A rule made under an Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Ordinance.\n> \n> > (5)  An Ordinance or rule has no force or effect to the extent to which it is inconsistent with a law of the State, but a provision of an Ordinance or rule is not to be taken to be inconsistent with a law of the State if the provision can be complied with without contravening that law.\n> \n> > (6)  An Ordinance or rule may be made subject to such conditions, or so as to apply differently according to such factors, as may be specified in the Ordinance or rule or according to such limitations or restrictions, whether as to time or circumstance or otherwise, as may be so specified.\n> \n> > (7)  An Ordinance or rule may authorize any matter or thing to be from time to time determined, applied or regulated by any person or body specified in the Ordinance or rule.\n> \n> > (8)  An Ordinance may provide for any person or body specified in the Ordinance to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) delegate any of that person's or body's functions or powers, other than the power of delegation or a power to make rules, to any other person or body; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) revoke wholly or partly a delegation.\n> \n> > (9)  A delegation under [subsection (8)](#GS18@Gs8@EN) –\n> > \n> > > > (a) may be made either generally or as otherwise provided in the Ordinance; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) does not prevent the performance or exercise of a function or power by the person or body authorized by the Ordinance to delegate that function or power.\n> \n> > (10)  A function or power performed or exercised by a delegate has the same effect as if performed or exercised by the person or body authorized by the Ordinance to delegate that power or function.\n> \n> > (11)  An Ordinance or rule is not a statutory rule within the meaning of the [Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1953-050) .\n> \n> > (12)  An Ordinance or rule is to be taken to be a regulation within the meaning of the [Acts Interpretation Act 1931](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1931-059) except that [section 47 of that Act](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1931-059#GS47@EN) does not apply to such an Ordinance or rule.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specific Ordinance-making powers","content":"### 19 Specific Ordinance-making powers\n\n> > (1)  Without limiting the generality of [section 18](#GS18@EN) [(1)](#GS18@Gs1@EN) , Ordinances may be made for or in relation to any of the following matters:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the discipline of the University;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 12, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS12@Hpa@EN) the method of any of the elections referred to in [section 8(1)](#GS8@Gs1@EN) and the determination of any questions raised in relation to the conduct or result of such elections;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 12, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS12@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > > \n> > > > (d) the establishment of student associations and graduate associations;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the affiliation of student associations and graduate associations, whether incorporated or unincorporated;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) the organization, management and membership of –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) student associations and graduate associations established by Ordinance; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) affiliated student associations and graduate associations;\n> > > \n> > > > (g) the merger and dissolution of –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) student associations and graduate associations established by Ordinance; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 12, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS12@Hpc@EN) affiliated student associations and graduate associations;\n> > > \n> > > > (h) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 12, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS12@Hpd@EN) the defining of categories of the academic staff for any purpose specified in the Ordinance;\n> > > \n> > > > (i) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 12, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS12@Hpd@EN) a determination that specified members or categories of members of the academic staff are taken not to be members of the academic staff for any industrial or other specified purpose.\n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (2) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 13, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS13@EN) Notwithstanding [section 8(1)(i)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpi@EN) , the Council may by Ordinance determine that for the purposes of that section a student who holds a specified elective office in a specified student association is to be taken to have been elected as a member of the Council under that section.\n> \n> > (3)  An Ordinance made under [subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) [(a)](#GS19@Gs1@Hpa@EN) , or a rule made under any such Ordinance, may provide for the enforcement of the Ordinance or rule and, in particular, may provide for the imposition and payment to the University of a penalty not exceeding 5 penalty units for a specified breach of the Ordinance or rule.\n> \n> > (4)  If a penalty imposed on a person for a specified breach of a provision of an Ordinance or rule referred to in [subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) [(a)](#GS19@Gs1@Hpa@EN) remains unpaid at the expiration of the period of time specified in the Ordinance or rule for its payment, the amount of the penalty may be recovered by the University, as a debt due to the University, in a court of competent jurisdiction.\n> \n> > (5)  A provision of an Ordinance made under [subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) [(f)](#GS19@Gs1@Hpf@EN) or [(g)](#GS19@Gs1@Hpg@EN) , or a provision of a rule made under any such Ordinance, prevails, to the extent of any inconsistency, over a provision of any rule of the student association or graduate association to which the Ordinance applies.\n> \n> > (6)  The Council's power under [subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) [(f)](#GS19@Gs1@Hpf@EN) includes the power to make an Ordinance modifying or restricting the power of a student association or graduate association to make, amend or repeal the rules of the association.\n> \n> > (7)  In its application to a student association or graduate association that is incorporated under the [Associations Incorporation Act 1964](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1964-064) , this section has effect notwithstanding the provisions of that Act.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"By-laws","content":"### 20 By-laws\n\n> > (1)  The Council may make by-laws, not inconsistent with this Act, for or in relation to the management and control of University land.\n> \n> > (2)  Without limiting the generality of [subsection (1)](#GS20@Gs1@EN) , by-laws may be made as provided by [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN) .\n> \n> > (3)  A by-law has no force or effect to the extent to which it is inconsistent with a law of the State, but a provision of a by-law is not to be taken to be inconsistent with a law of the State if the provision can be complied with without contravening that law.\n> \n> > (4)  A by-law may incorporate or adopt, either specifically or by reference and with or without modification, a provision of a law of the State relating to vehicles or traffic, including a law relating to the parking or standing of vehicles.\n> \n> > (5)  A by-law is, except to the extent that it may provide otherwise, to be taken to apply to persons whether or not those persons have any connection with the University.\n> \n> > (6)  A by-law may be made subject to such conditions, or so as to apply differently according to such factors, as may be specified in the by-law or according to such limitations or restrictions, whether as to time or circumstance or otherwise, as may be so specified.\n> \n> > (7)  A by-law may authorize any matter or thing to be from time to time determined, applied or regulated by any person or body specified in the by-law.\n> \n> > (8)  Any fees paid to or recovered by the University under a by-law are to be applied for the general purposes of this Act.\n> \n> > (9)  A by-law is not a statutory rule within the meaning of the [Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1953-050) .","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Promulgation of Ordinances, rules and by-laws","content":"### 21 Promulgation of Ordinances, rules and by-laws\n\n> The Council is to –\n> \n> > > (a) publish the Ordinances, rules and by-laws, in consolidated form, at least once in each calendar year; and\n> > \n> > > (b) ensure that the Ordinances, rules and by-laws are made known to, and may be readily inspected free of charge at reasonable times and places by, the staff and students of the University; and\n> > \n> > > (c) ensure that the Ordinances, rules and by-laws may be inspected, free of charge at reasonable times and places, by members of the public; and\n> > \n> > > (d) ensure that the published Ordinances, rules and by-laws may be purchased, at reasonable cost, by any person.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 4 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Indemnification","content":"### 22 Indemnification\n\n> The University is to indemnify each person who does or purports to do, or omits or purports to omit to do, any act or thing in good faith under the direction of the University or the Council or otherwise for the purpose of administering or executing this Act against any action, liability, claim or demand in respect of that act or omission.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"22AA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection for person conducting inquiry","content":"### 22AA Protection for person conducting inquiry\n\n> [*\\[Section 22AA Inserted by No. 49 of 2004, s. 5, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS5@EN) A person authorised by the University to conduct an inquiry into a matter has, in conducting that inquiry, the same protection and immunity as a judge of the Supreme Court.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"22A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service of documents","content":"### 22A Service of documents\n\n> [*\\[Section 22A Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 9, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS9@EN) [*\\[Section 22A Inserted by No. 31 of 2001, s. 14, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS14@EN) A document that is addressed to the University may be served on the Vice-Chancellor or any member of the academic staff or professional staff authorised in writing by the Vice-Chancellor for the purpose.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determinations of status","content":"### 23 Determinations of status\n\n> If a question arises as to whether a person is –\n> \n> > > (a) [*\\[Section 23 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 10, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS10@EN) a member of the academic staff, a member of the professional staff, a student or a graduate; or\n> > \n> > > (b) [*\\[Section 23 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 15, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS15@EN) engaged in a full-time capacity, for fractional time or in a casual capacity –\n> \n> that question is to be determined by the Council.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings and transitional provisions","content":"### 24 Savings and transitional provisions\n\n> The savings and transitional provisions set out in [Schedule 4](#JS4@EN) have effect.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings and transitional regulations","content":"### 25 Savings and transitional regulations\n\n> > (1)  [*\\[Section 25 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 16, Applied:30 May 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-05-30/act-2001-031#GS16@EN) The Governor may, on the recommendation of the Council, make regulations containing provisions of a savings or transitional nature consequent upon the enactment of this Act or the [University of Tasmania Amendment Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-999) .\n> \n> > (2)  A provision referred to in [subsection (1)](#GS25@Gs1@EN) may, if the regulations so provide, take effect from the commencement day or a later day.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certain land to remain vested in University","content":"### 26 Certain land to remain vested in University\n\n> Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of the [Amalgamation Act](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-9999-999#) , the land specified in [Schedule 3](#JS3@EN) remains vested in the University but free from any restrictions as to the power of the University to sell, mortgage or otherwise dispose of that land that may, but for this clause, restrict the power of the University in respect of that land.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### 27 Repeal\n\n> The [Amalgamation Act](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-047#) is repealed.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administration of Act","content":"### 28 Administration of Act\n\n> Until provision is made in relation to this Act by order under [section 4 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-004#GS4@EN) [Administrative Arrangements Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-004) –\n> \n> > > (a) the administration of this Act is assigned to the Minister for Education and the Arts; and\n> > \n> > > (b) the Department responsible to the Minister for Education and the Arts is the Department of Education and the Arts.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions in res","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions in respect of the Council","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions in res SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions in respect of the Council\n\n[Section 8](#GS8@EN) [(2)](#GS8@Gs2@EN)\n\n> **1.   **Terms of office****\n> \n> > > (1) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpa@EN) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS6@Hpa@EN) Subject to [clauses 2](#JS1@GC2@EN) and [3](#JS1@GC3@EN) , a person who is elected or appointed as a member of the Council holds office for a term of –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS11@Hpa@EN) up to 3 years in the case of a member referred to in [section 8(1)(d)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpd@EN) , [(j)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpj@EN) or [(k)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpk@EN) ; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) 2 years in the case of a member referred to in [section 8(1)(e)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpe@EN) or [(h)](#GS8@Gs1@Hph@EN) ; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (c) one year in the case of a member referred to in [section 8(1)(i)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpi@EN) .\n> > \n> > > (2) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS6@Hpb@EN) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpb@EN) A person is, if otherwise qualified, eligible to be elected or appointed as a member of the Council for any subsequent term of office provided that a person is not to hold office for a total of more than 12 years, unless the Council otherwise determines in a specific case.\n> > \n> > > (3) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpc@EN) If –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) an elected or appointed member of the Council ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he or she was elected or appointed; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) the office of an elected or appointed member of the Council becomes vacant other than by effluxion of time –\n> > > \n> > > a person may be elected or appointed to that office for the remainder of the term of office of that member and in the same manner as the member was elected or appointed.\n\n> **2.   **Vacation and termination of office****\n> \n> > > (1) A member of the Council is taken to have vacated office –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) when the member dies; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) if the member is absent, except on leave of absence granted by the Council, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Council; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (c) if the member resigns office by giving the Vice-Chancellor written notice of resignation; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (ca) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS6@Hpc@EN) if the member is disqualified from acting as a director under Part 2D.6 of the *Corporations Act 2001* of the Commonwealth; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (d) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpd@EN) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS6@Hpd@EN) if the member is dismissed from office by the Council under [subclause (2)](#JS1@GC2@Gc2@EN) .\n> > \n> > > (2) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpe@EN) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS6@Hpe@EN) If a two-thirds majority of the Council is of the opinion that an elected or appointed member of the Council –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) has failed to discharge his or her obligations under [section 11A](#GS11A@EN) or [11B](#GS11B@EN) ; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) is incapable of discharging the obligations of a member of the Council –\n> > > \n> > > the Council may dismiss the member from office.\n> > \n> > > (3) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS11@Hpb@EN) For the purposes of determining a two-thirds majority, the vote of the member of the Council who is the subject of the motion for dismissal is not to be counted.\n\n> **3.   **Certain members ineligible on loss of status****\n> \n> > [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpf@EN) A member of the Council who is elected under [section 8(1)(e)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpe@EN) , [(h)](#GS8@Gs1@Hph@EN) or [(i)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpi@EN) is taken to have vacated office if –\n> > \n> > > > (a) in the case of a member elected under [section 8(1)(e)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpe@EN) , he or she ceases to be a member of the academic staff; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS11@Hpc@EN) in the case of a member elected under [section 8(1)(h)](#GS8@Gs1@Hph@EN) , he or she ceases to be a member of the professional staff; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 11, Applied:01 Jan 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-044#GS11@Hpd@EN) in the case of a member appointed under [section 8(1)(i)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpi@EN) , he or she ceases to be a student.\n\n> **3A.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 17, Applied:01 Sep 2001\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-09-01/act-2001-031#GS17@Hpf@EN) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by No. 49 of 2004, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2005\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2005-01-01/act-2004-049#GS6@Hpf@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **4.   **Disclosure of interest****\n> \n> > > (1) A member of the Council who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered by the Council must, as soon as possible after the relevant facts come to the knowledge of the member, disclose the nature of that interest at a meeting of the Council.\n> > \n> > > (2) A disclosure under [subclause (1)](#JS1@GC4@Gc1@EN) is to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting of the Council and the member must not, unless the Council otherwise determines –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) be present during any deliberation of the Council in relation to that matter; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) take part in any decision of the Council in relation to that matter.\n\n> **5.   **Meetings of the Council****\n> \n> > The Council is to determine the procedure for calling and conducting its meetings.\n\n> **6.   **Validity of acts and proceedings of Council****\n> \n> > > (1) An act or proceeding of the Council, or of any person acting pursuant to a direction of the Council, is not invalidated or prejudiced by reason only of the fact that, at the time when the act or proceeding was done, taken or commenced, there was a vacancy in the membership of the Council.\n> > \n> > > (2) All acts and proceedings of the Council, or of any person acting pursuant to a direction of the Council, are, notwithstanding the subsequent discovery of any defect in the appointment or election of a member of the Council or that a person was disqualified from acting as, or incapable of being, a member of the Council, as valid as if the member had been duly elected or appointed and was qualified to act, or capable of being, a member, and as if the Council had been fully constituted.\n\n> **7.   **Presumptions****\n> \n> > In any proceedings –\n> > \n> > > > (a) unless evidence is given to the contrary, no proof is to be required of –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the constitution of the Council; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) the election or appointment of any member of the Council; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) the presence of a quorum at any meeting of the Council; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the production of a certificate purporting to be signed by the Vice-Chancellor stating that a matter specified in the certificate was resolved or determined by the Council on the day specified in the certificate is evidence that the matter so specified was resolved or determined by the Council on the day so specified.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Matters in respec","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Matters in respect of which by-laws may be made","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Matters in respec SCHEDULE 2 - Matters in respect of which by-laws may be made\n\n[Section 20](#GS20@EN)","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 3 - Land vested in Un","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 3 - Land vested in University","content":"# SCHEDULE 3 - Land vested in Un SCHEDULE 3 - Land vested in University\n\n[Sections 3](#GS3@EN) and [26](#GS26@EN)","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 4 - Savings and Trans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 4 - Savings and Transitional","content":"# SCHEDULE 4 - Savings and Trans SCHEDULE 4 - Savings and Transitional\n\n[Section 24](#GS24@EN)","sortOrder":48}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act as presented includes amendments and transitional clauses that alter the original governance and operational scope. The text explicitly incorporates later additions: a function to foster commercialisation of intellectual property (s6(fa)), statutory duties for Council members to exercise care and act in good faith (s11A–11B), a dismissal power for Chancellors/Deputy-Chancellors (s17A), and several changes to Council composition, appointment procedures and term arrangements (s8 and Schedule 1; see also transitional provisions in Schedule 4). Schedule 4 and amendment notes show that Ordinances, rules and the Council’s constitution were carried forward and modified by later Acts, so the Act’s current scope reflects those subsequent modifications and transitional arrangements (Schedule 4, s4)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references between primary sections and several Schedules (e.g. Council composition, terms and dismissal refer to Schedule 1 and Schedule 4).","Layering of legislative amendments and transitional provisions (noted amendments from 2001, 2004, 2012) requiring reading historical changes and transitional clauses (Schedule 4).","Extensive delegation and rulemaking architecture: Council may make Ordinances, delegate powers, and Ordinances may create rules (s10, s18), producing multi-tier instruments.","Broad discretionary powers granted to the Council (appointments, resource allocation, Ordinances, by-laws) with relatively few prescriptive statutory limits (s9, s18, s20).","Interplay between University by-laws/Ordinances and external law (State law inconsistency limits at s18(5), s20(3)) and the non-statutory status of Ordinances/rules under State rules publication regime.","Specific operational detail left to subordinate instruments (parking, discipline, student associations, IP commercialisation implementation) requiring administrative procedures to be filled in (s19, s20, s6(fa)).","Financial controls intersecting with external approval (borrowing requires Treasurer approval) and internal financial accountability (annual report, audit committee) (s7(2), s12, s9(4))."],"plain_english_summary":"The Act continues the University of Tasmania as a legal entity, vests governance and resource decisions in a Council, and gives the University broad powers to teach, research, own property, form companies and explicitly commercialise intellectual property. The Council may make ordinances and by-laws (including penalties), appoint officers, and must publish rules and an annual financial report.\n\nThat centralises decision-making and creates revenue/enforcement levers (fees, fines, commercial ventures) while imposing duties on Council members and requiring Treasurer or Minister approvals for specified actions."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no clear evidence of significant scope change from the original 1992 intent. The Act appears to have remained a stable governance instrument for the University of Tasmania, with the version current from 2013 suggesting relatively minor amendments rather than fundamental restructuring. A full assessment of scope drift would require review of the complete amendment history."},"complexity_factors":["Limited substantive content was available for analysis — only metadata and status information was provided, not the full Act text","University governance legislation typically involves multiple interlocking bodies (Council, Senate, Vice-Chancellor) with distinct powers and responsibilities","Interaction between university autonomy and government oversight creates layered accountability structures","Multiple amendment instruments over the life of the Act (since 1992) may create interpretive complexity around which provisions remain current","Governance legislation often uses defined terms with specific legal meanings that differ from everyday usage"],"plain_english_summary":"## University of Tasmania Act 1992\n\nThis is the foundational law that **establishes and governs the University of Tasmania** as a legal institution. Think of it as the university's 'birth certificate' and rulebook rolled into one.\n\n**Who does it affect?**\n- Students at the University of Tasmania\n- University staff and management\n- The Tasmanian government (which has oversight responsibilities)\n- Anyone who deals with the university in a legal or commercial capacity\n\n**What does it do?**\n- Formally creates the University of Tasmania as a legal entity (meaning it can own property, sign contracts, and be sued — just like a person or company)\n- Sets out how the university is governed — who runs it, how decisions are made, and what powers the governing body has\n- Defines the university's core purposes (education, research, community service)\n- Establishes the rules around its finances, staff employment, and accountability to government\n\n**Why does it matter?**\nWithout this Act, the university could not legally operate. It gives the university its authority and legitimacy, and protects students and the public by ensuring there are proper rules around how it is run.\n\n**Note:** The version analysed has been current since 1 January 2013, with the file last updated in September 2019, suggesting relatively stable governance arrangements in recent years."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 1992 Act appears to have been a consolidation/replacement of the Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act 1990. However, the visible amendments (particularly 2001 and 2012) have significantly expanded the scope beyond simple governance: (1) introduction of corporate-style director duties (sections 11A and 11B on care/diligence and good faith, added 2001); (2) explicit intellectual property commercialisation as a core function (section 6(fa), added 2001); (3) creation of 'professional staff' as a distinct membership category and Council electorate (2012); (4) detailed procedural rules for dismissal of senior officers (section 17A, 2012); and (5) expanded by-law powers covering traffic management and campus control. The Act has evolved from a basic university establishment statute to a comprehensive corporate governance and regulatory framework."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple amendment layers visible in the text (2001, 2004, 2012) creating fragmented reading experience with omitted subsections and substituted provisions","17 defined terms in section 3, including nested definitions (e.g., 'academic staff' excludes senior officers for election purposes but includes them generally)","Complex Council composition formula: 10-14 members across 10 categories with eligibility restrictions, term limits (12-year cap), and specific appointment/election methods","Three-tier legislative hierarchy (Act → Ordinances → rules) with specific limitations on what can be delegated and what cannot","Schedules containing detailed transitional provisions for multiple constitutional changes (2001 and 2013 transitions)","Cross-references between sections and Schedules (e.g., Schedule 1 provisions referenced in section 8, Schedule 4 transitional provisions modifying section 8)","Conditional logic in by-law making powers (e.g., parking offences: owner liability presumptions, penalty caps, impoundment procedures)","Specific land descriptions in Schedule 3 using historical survey measurements (chains, links, roods, perches) from 19th century grants"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation establishes the legal framework for the **University of Tasmania**, Australia's fourth-oldest university. It sets out how the university is governed, who runs it, and what it can do.\n\n**Key things this Act does:**\n\n- **Creates the University as a legal entity** (a \"body corporate\") with its own seal, allowing it to own property, enter contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.\n\n- **Defines the University's purpose**: to advance knowledge, conduct research, teach to international standards, and contribute to Tasmania's social and economic welfare—including commercialising intellectual property (such as patents and inventions).\n\n- **Establishes the Council as the governing body**: The Council (10–14 members) controls the university's finances, appoints senior staff, and makes major decisions. It includes the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, staff representatives, students, and external appointees.\n\n- **Sets up the Academic Senate**: A body that advises the Council on academic matters like courses and standards.\n\n- **Creates a hierarchy of rules**: The Council can make **Ordinances** (major internal laws), which can then create **rules**; and **by-laws** (covering things like parking and campus safety).\n\n- **Protects decision-makers**: Council members and staff acting in good faith are protected from personal liability, and the university must indemnify them.\n\n- **Includes a \"conscientious objection\" clause**: Staff, students, or graduates can formally opt out of being \"members\" of the university without losing their jobs or degrees.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Students, academic staff (lecturers and researchers), professional staff (administrators), and graduates of the University of Tasmania\n- The Tasmanian Government (which appoints some Council members)\n- Anyone using university land or facilities\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis Act is the university's \"constitution.\" It determines everything from who can award degrees, to how parking fines work on campus, to how the university can commercialise research. It balances university autonomy with public accountability—Council members have duties similar to company directors, and the university must report annually to Parliament."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/university-of-tasmania-act-1992","history":"/api/acts/university-of-tasmania-act-1992/history","analysis":"/api/acts/university-of-tasmania-act-1992/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/university-of-tasmania-act-1992/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/university-of-tasmania-act-1992/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/university-of-tasmania-act-1992/documents"}}