Legislation

• University of Adelaide Act (1971)
  This establishes the University and its governance arrangements.
• Statutes of the University
  Most matters historically managed through statutes are now managed through University Policies and Rules. However, some residual and important statutes are still current. Statutes carry the force of law.
• The University of Adelaide By-Laws
  • The by-laws govern the use of the University's grounds. Breaches of the by-laws are an offence and may attract a maximum penalty of $200, or an expiation fine of $35.
    [Allowed by the Governor in Executive Council South Australian Gazette, No. 104, p.3436. F.2001/452 and as amended on 5 July 2007. By-laws published in the South Australian Gazette, No. 83, pp.4857-4858, 8 December 2011.]
  • Authorisations Under the By-Laws
    • Published in SA Government Gazette 18 April 2024, pp.741-742

• Academic Dress
• Academic Program Fees
• Academic Programs
• Alumni Council
  • Functions
  • Election and terms of office of members
• Award of Degree ad eundem gradum
• Election of Council Members
• Endowments
• Graduation Ceremonies
• Library
• Special Degrees
• Student Amenities Fee
• Student Misconduct Rules
• University of Adelaide Medal
• University Seal and Execution of Documents

Policy Directory / Adelaide Policy Framework

• Higher Education Support Act (Cth) 2003
• Education Services for Overseas Students 2000
• Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011