Legislation and rules
The university is a body corporate established under statute by the Parliament of New South Wales.
Key legislation is as follows:
University of New South Wales Act 1998 (NSW)
- establishes the university as a body corporate
- objects and functions of the university
- establishes the Council, Academic Board and officers of the university
- size, composition and functions of the Council (plus the duties of Council members).
University of New South Wales By-law 2005 (NSW)
- duties and rights of the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
- election procedures for the Council
- functions and membership of the Academic Board
- creation of faculties
- procedures for awarding honorary degrees.
University of New South Wales Rules
- rules of procedure for meetings of Council
- additional functions of Academic Board
- functions of faculties, Faculty Boards and Faculty Committees
- election procedures for Academic Board, Faculty Boards and Faculty Committees.
Access to information
UNSW is committed to improving accountability and transparency by increasing access to information. The university will publish open access information if and when such information exists. The university also accepts valid formal information access applications.
Privacy
Further information about privacy laws that apply to the university, contact details for the university's Privacy Officer, Privacy Management Plan and accessing your information.