Policies and procedures
In May 2024, after a period of consultation with students and staff, the University released its new Prevention and Response to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure which are publicly available in the Policy Library at the links below:
- Prevention and Response to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy
- Prevention and Response to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Procedure
The new policy and procedure incorporate best practices for prevention, reporting, and supporting victim-survivors, and have been updated to align with the Respect at Work legislative amendment to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Department of Education’s Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education.
The policy and procedure will be reviewed regularly. Please address any enquiries to dvca-committees@newcastle.edu.au
For the latest information on our policies and procedures including other policies currently available for comment, visit the Policy Library Bulletin Board.
Below are quick links to policies of the University of Newcastle that support our ability to provide a safe and respectful environment. Refer to the policy library for a full listing of the University’s policy documents
- Staff Code of Conduct
- Student Code of Conduct
- Work Health and Safety Policy
- The Student Conduct Rule
- The Code of Practice for Higher Degree by Research Candidature
- Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Response Policy
- Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Response Procedure
- Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy
- Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Procedure
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