• Section 1 - Preamble
• Section 2 - Purpose
• Section 3 - Scope
• Section 4 - Policy
• Section 5 - Procedure
• Section 6 - Definitions

Section 1 - Preamble

(1) This Policy is effective from 27 June 2022.

(2) This Policy is pursuant to:

1. Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic)
2. Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987 (Vic)
3. Trustee Act 1958 (Vic).

(3) This Policy includes:

1. Schedule A: Investment Governance Framework.

Section 2 - Purpose

(4) This Policy establishes the Investment Governance Framework to guide the responsible and effective management of the University’s financial investments.

Section 3 - Scope

(5) This Policy applies to all financial investments monitored by the Investment Committee from funding allocated by University Council.

(6) This Policy does not apply to any equity investments in controlled or associated entities of the University.

Section 4 - Policy

(7) In accordance with section 46 of the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic) the University may invest any money of the University in any manner of investment authorised by the Council.

(8) The Council has established the Investment Governance Framework in accordance with which University financial investments must be made.

(9) The Council has established the Investment Committee with responsibilities set out in its terms of reference and the Investment Governance Framework.

(10) The Investment Committee will review the Investment Governance Framework at least annually and is authorised by the Council to make any amendments arising from these review and report them to Council.

(11) Council will review:

1. the objectives of the University’s investment funds at least annually
2. the Investment Governance Framework at least every three years and at any other time that it deems appropriate.

Section 5 - Procedure

(12) There is no attendant procedure.

Section 6 - Definitions

(13) There are no definitions arising under this Policy.