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 .