Contents (1989 - 68)
University of Newcastle Act 1989 No 68
Status information

Long title

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Name of Act
2 Commencement
3 Definitions

Part 2 Constitution and functions of the University

4 Establishment of University
5 Incorporation of University
6 Object and functions of University
7 Facilities for students, staff and others

Part 3 The Council, authorities and officers of the University

Division 1 The Council

8 Definitions
8A Council
8B Size of Council
8C Qualifications and experience of members
8D Elected staff and student members
8E Graduate members
8F Council appointed members
8G Ministerially appointed members
8H Official members
9 Term of office

Division 2 Other officers and bodies

10 Chancellor
11 Deputy Chancellor
11A Removal from office of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellor
12 Vice-Chancellor
13 Visitor
14 Convocation
15 Academic Senate

Part 4 Functions of Council

Division 1 General

16 Functions of Council
16A Controlled entities
17 Delegation by Council
17A Operation of certain Acts
17B Recommendations of Ombudsman or Auditor-General

Division 2 Property

18 Powers of Council relating to property
19 Powers of Council over certain property vested in Crown
20 Acquisition of land
21 Grant or transfer of certain land to University

Division 3 Commercial activities

21A Definitions
21B Guidelines for commercial activities
21C Register of commercial activities
21D Reports to Minister on commercial activities
21E Referral of matters to Ombudsman or Auditor-General

Part 4A Duties of Council members

21F Duties of Council members
21G Removal from office for breach of duty

Part 5 General

22 Advance by Treasurer
22A Stamp duty exemption
23 Financial year
24 No religious test or political discrimination
25 Exemption from membership of body corporate or Convocation
26 Re-appointment or re-election
27 Seal of University
28 By-laws
29 Rules
30 Recovery of charges, fees and other money
31 Repeal etc
32 Savings and transitional provisions

 Schedule 1 Provisions relating to members and procedure of the Council

 Schedule 2 Investment

 Schedule 2A Duties of Council members

 Schedule 3 Savings and transitional provisions

Historical notes