Governance
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« is governed under the auspices of the Australian National University Act 1991 and the Public Governance, Performance & Accountability Act 2013. Our governance also conforms to the requirements of the Voluntary Code of Best Practice for the Governance of Australian Universities. Here you will find information on matters of corporate and academic governance, their supporting governance frameworks, all of which ensure that ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« continues to operate with the highest standards of decision-making, oversight, control, transparency and accountability.
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Council
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« is governed by a 15 member Council under ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« Act 1991. The Council is to act in all matters concerning the…
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Committees
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« has a number of committees that provide advice to the Council, the Academic Board and the Vice-Chancellor on a range of matters including,…
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Frameworks & disclosures
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« has robust governance frameworks in place that help guide decision-making, provide controls and transparency in processes, and ensure effective…
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Dates & deadlines
To access the consolidated list of Council, Academic Board and other Committee meeting dates and agenda deadlines refer to the committee calendar on…
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Legislation
The Council is empowered to make legislation (known as Statutes, Rules and Orders) to regulate matters concerning the operation of ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« under section…
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¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« Council Statements
This page shows significant statements or resolutions made by the ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« Council.