Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom Policy

Overview:

The purpose of this Policy is to affirm the University's commitment to upholding Academic Freedom and to identify necessary limitations.


Note

Reviewed and re-affirmed by Policy Custodian, without amendment, for a further three years - see D2024/1254093.

  • Related Procedures, Forms

  • Administration, Approval and Review
    RMO File No. 2021/5488
    Policy custodian Vice-Chancellor and President
    Responsible policy officer Provost
    Endorsed by Academic Board on 4 August 2021
    Approved by University Council on 23 August 2021
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    Student Grievances Resolution Process Policy

    Student Misconduct Policy

    Intellectual Property Policy

    Related legislation Civil Liberty Act 1936 (SA)

    Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

    Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)

    Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)

    Defamation Act 2005 (SA)

    Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)

    Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

    Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme 2018 (Cth)

    Independent Commissioner Against Corruption 2012 (SA)

    Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

    Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)

    Racial Vilification Act 1996 (SA)

    Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)

    Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA)

    Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 (UN) (Article 19)

    成人大片 Act 1971 (SA)

    Superceded Policies Academic Freedom Policy 2020 and Freedom of Speech Charter
    Effective from 23 August 2021
    Review Date 5 December 2027
    Contact for queries about the policy Professor John Williams AM
    Provost
    Email: provost@adelaide.edu.au

Please refer to the Policy Directory for the latest version.