Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the Implementation Officer and relevant enquiries contact and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Code for Upholding Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 5th August 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 1st December 2027 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Council The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 5th August 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date To Be Advised This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer Iain Martin
Vice-Chancellor
vc@deakin.edu.au 		This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive Iain Martin
Vice-Chancellor
vc@deakin.edu.au 		This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Policy Team
+61 3 52479350 		General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

On 5 August 2021 the Code for Upholding Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom was made and the Freedom of Speech policy and Academic Freedom policy were revoked. The new Code • emphasises the fundamental, defining importance of academic freedom and freedom of speech to the Deakin community • recognises freedom of speech and academic freedom as overlapping concepts which cannot be separated • ensures that freedom of speech and academic freedom are not restrained except as allowed by the Code • is closely modelled on the Model Code for the Protection of Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom in Australian Higher Education Providers • adopts the definition of academic freedom set out in the Higher Education Support Act.


The University must consult with staff members and the NTEU on any proposed changes to the Code in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.



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