11Power to confer degrees

11 Power to confer degrees

(1)  The Council may confer –

(a) degrees, diplomas and certificates after examination or other assessment; and

(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.

(2)  The power of the Council under subsection (1) (a) includes the power to revoke a degree, diploma or certificate –

(a) for which the recipient was not qualified; or

(b) that has been conferred by reason of fraud or dishonesty.