School of Mechanical Engineering
Staff and students undertaking school projects or other activities need to be aware of, and comply with, the state and federal legislation that applies to those projects and activities.
The legislation listed below has been identified as being relevant to projects and activities that the school has undertaken in the past.听 This legislation may be relevant to your project or activity, as may other legislation that has not been listed.
It is your responsibility to identify and comply with the legislation that applies to your project or activity.听 If you need further assistance, contact your supervisor or the school鈥檚 Local Compliance Officers in the first instance (listed below).听 They will be able to direct you to staff who are familiar with the legislation.
Head听of School
Local Compliance Officers
- Pavel Simcik, School Business Manager
- Dr Will Robertson,听Lecturer
Acts that apply to the School of听Mechanical Engineering听specifically
| Tier | Act | Purpose |
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| 3 |
An Act for the promotion of animal welfare; and for other purposes. |
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| 3 |
The Code encompasses all aspects of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes where the aim is to acquire, develop or demonstrate knowledge or techniques in any area of science鈥攆or example, medicine, biology, agriculture, veterinary and other animal sciences, industry and teaching. Compliance with the Code is a prerequisite for receipt of NHMRC funding. From 1 January 2014, the NHMRC Funding Agreement will reflect the need for compliance with the 8th edition of the Code. |
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| 4 |
An Act relating to the protection and conservation of the environment of the Antarctic. |
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| 4 |
An Act to regulate marine and inland aquaculture; and for other purposes. |
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| 3 |
An Act to establish a Civil Aviation Safety Authority with functions relating to civil aviation, in particular the safety of civil aviation, and for related purposes. |
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| Part 101 sets out the requirements for the operation of unmanned aircraft | ||
| 3 |
An Act to regulate the keeping, handling, transporting, conveyance, use and disposal, and the quality, of dangerous substances; and for other purposes. |
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| 4 |
An Act to provide for the Naval and Military Defence and Protection of the Commonwealth and of the several States. |
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| 4 | An Act to make provisions relating to the safety, performance, energy efficiency and labelling of products powered by electricity, gas or some other energy source; and for other purposes. | |
| 3 |
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to explosives. |
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| 3 |
An Act to control the possession, use and sale of firearms; and for other purposes. |
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| 4 | An Act to regulate the gas supply industry; to make provision for safety and technical standards for gas infrastructure, installations and fitting work; to repeal the Gas Act 1988; and for other purposes. | |
| 3 |
An Act to provide for the administration, development and management of harbours; to provide for safe navigation in South Australian waters; and for other purposes. |
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| 3 |
An Act to provide for a national law about marine safety for certain commercial vessels, and for related purposes. NOTE: This Act operates in tandem with the , with the National Law superseding State Law for domestic commercial vessels (including vessels used for research). |
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| 3 |
An Act to promote sustainable and integrated management of the State's natural resources; to make provision for the protection of the State's natural resources; and for other purposes. |
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| 3 |
An Act to provide for measures to protect the ozone layer and to minimise emissions of SGGs. |
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| 4 | An Act to regulate plumbers, gas fitters and electricians; and for other purposes. | |
| 3 |
An Act about management of the radiofrequency spectrum, and other matters. |
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| 4 |
An Act to provide for the protection and enhancement of the River Murray and related areas and ecosystems; and for other purposes. |
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| 3 |
An Act about space activities, and for related purposes. |
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| 4 | An Act to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces. |
Acts that apply to the University generally
Refer to the A-Z Legislation听list for the Tier 1 and 2 Acts听that apply to the whole of the University, including the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Of the Acts that apply to the University generally, the following are particularly relevant to the School.
| Tier | Act | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Act to regulate dealings in certain goods, services and technologies, and for related purposes. Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL) |
C9 | |
| 2 | An Act to facilitate electronic communications, and for other purposes. | C6 | |
| 1 | An Act to provide for the protection of the environment; to establish the Environment Protection Authority and define its functions and powers; and for other purposes. | C12 | |
| 2 |
An Act to make provision for the registration of motor vehicles, drivers licences and third party motor insurance; and for other purposes. |
C6 | |
| 2 |
An Act to consolidate and amend certain enactments relating to road traffic; and for other purposes. |
C6 | |
| 1 | An Act to provide for the preservation and management of official records; and for other purposes. | C16 | |
| 1 | An Act to provide for the continuance and administration of The 成人大片; and for other purposes. | C18 | |
| 1 | An Act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work; to make consequential amendments to certain Acts; to repeal the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986; and for other purposes. | C1 |
Related information
School-specific resources
- Animal Welfare (Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity)
- Burial and Transplantation Acts legislative summary
- Dangerous Substances (HSW Handbook)
- Defence Trade Controls (Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity)
- Harbors and Navigation (HSW Handbook)
- Natural Resources Management legislative summary
- (Link to Department of Environment & Energy)
- (SA Legislation)
Your responsibility as a Public Officer
All University employees, titleholders, volunteers, and those who听provide听services to the University are听Public Officers听and are required by law to report certain types of conduct to the Office for Public Integrity.