Making a report or complaint about student conduct
Anyone can raise concerns or make a complaint about the conduct of a student. University students and staff, and members of the general public can select one of the complaint categories below.
You can report or make a complaint if you experienced or have concerns about issues such as:
Behaviour that could be construed as inappropriate, worrying or threatening.
Conduct involving academic fraud, cheating or plagiarism, conduct which contravenes academic rules and policies or conduct which encourages anyone else to engage in similar conduct.
Conduct involving a serious breach of the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research that is intentional, reckless or negligent.
This describes a broad range of conduct that does not otherwise fit within the categories above and could include anything from bribery, criminal acts, breach of policies, threatening, bullying or obstructive behaviour, behaviour that endangers members of the university community or causes them to fear for their personal safety, etc.
The way a complaint is resolved will vary depending on the issue. You can see the Student Code of Conduct to understand the university's expectations for student conduct, and the Student Conduct Rule for detailed information about the complaints process for student conduct related complaints.
Make a complaint
Report academic misconduct
Make a report
Report non-academic misconduct
Make a report
Report concerning behaviour
Make a report
Report research misconduct
Make a report
Guide to making a general complaint
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