Legislation

University of Wollongong Act 1989 (NSW)

The University of Wollongong Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act) is the founding instrument of the University of Wollongong. 

The Act:

  • establishes the University as a body corporate
  • outlines the University’s object and functions
  • establishes the Council, Academic Senate, and officers of the University
  • allows for the creation of University by-laws and rules.

University of Wollongong By-law (2005)

The University of Wollongong By-law (2005) (the By-law) is made under the Act.

The purpose of the By-law is to elaborate on University processes under the Act, including those associated with elections of the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor, functions of the Vice-Chancellor, Council membership, functions of the Academic Senate, conferring of honorary degrees, and the making of University rules.

Queries about the University’s enabling legislation or the by-law can be directed to the Governance Unit .