Ordinances are made by Council to prescribe or regulate matters to give effect to the University of Tasmania Act 1992. Ordinances may provide for sub delegation of powers by Council and may prescribe enforceable penalties.
- Academic Delegations Ordinance
- General Delegations Ordinance
- University Council Ordinance (PDF 184.9 KB)
- Academic Senate Ordinance (PDF 193.8 KB)
- University Foundation Committee Ordinance (PDF 168.6 KB)
- Alumni Ordinance (PDF 159.0 KB)
- Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance (PDF 328.5 KB)
- Research Training Ordinance (PDF 345.8 KB)
- Student Academic Integrity Ordinance (PDF 178.9 KB)
- Student Behaviour and Conduct Ordinance (PDF 228.1 KB)
Version history
| Version | Action | Approved by | Approval date | Commencement date | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 2 | Reconfirmed as current | Vice-Chancellor | 11 August 2025 | NA | University Secretary |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 31 August 2022 | 31 August 2022 | University Secretary |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 28 August 2020 | 25 September 2020 | Executive Director Governance |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Approved | Commencement date | Business Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 8 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 16 October 2025 | 16 October 2025 | University Council |
| Version 7 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 27 June 2025 | 27 June 2025 | University Council |
| Version 6 (PDF) | Minor amendments approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | 19 January 2024 | 19 January 2024 | University Council |
| Version 5 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 17 October 2023 | 17 October 2023 | University Council |
| Version 4 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 28 June 2023 | 28 June 2023 | University Council |
| Version 3 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 8 December 2022 | 8 December 2022 | University Council |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Minor amendment approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | 16 May 2022 | 16 May 2022 | University Council |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 25 June 2021 | 25 June 2021 | University Council |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Date made by Council | Commencement date | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 3 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 6 December 2024 | 6 December 2024 | Director Advancement |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Reconfirmed | University Council | 17 October 2024 | 17 October 2024 | Director Advancement |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 10 September 2021 | 10 September 2021 | Director Advancement |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 23 March 2018 | 1 May 2018 | Director Advancement |
| Version | Action | Approver | Approved | Commencement date | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 2 | Reconfirmed, unchanged | Vice-Chancellor | 17 August 2026 | N/A | Director Advancement |
| Version 2 | Approved | University Council | 28 June 2023 | 28 June 2023 | Director Advancement |
| Version 1 | Reconfirmed, unchanged | University Council | 25 September 2020 | N/A | Provost |
| Version 1 | Approved | University Council | 11 November 2016 | 23 September 2016 | Provost |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Approved | Date Commenced | Business Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 12 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 2 May 2025 | 2 May 2025 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 11 (PDF) | Approved | Director Governance and Compliance | 19 January 2024 | 19 January 2024 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 10 (PDF) | Approved | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) | 8 September 2023 | 8 September 2023 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 9 (PDF) | Approved | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) | 28 September 2022 | 28 September 2022 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 8 (PDF) | Minor amendment approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | 16 May 2022 | 16 May 2022 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 7 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 23 February 2022 | 23 February 2022 | Provost |
| Version 6 (PDF) | Approved | Provost | 27 January 2022 | 27 January 2022 | Provost |
| Version 5 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 28 October 2021 | 28 October 2021 | Provost |
| Version 4 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 30 July 2021 | 30 July 2021 | Provost |
| Version 3 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 30 April 2021 | 30 April 2021 | Provost |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 30 October 2020 | 30 October 2020 | Provost |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 22 May 2020 | 1 July 2020 | Provost |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Approval date | Commencement date | Business Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 10 | Approved | University Council | 15 October 2026 | 15 October 2026 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Services and Operations) |
| Version 9 | Approved | University Council | 28 August 2026 | 28 August 2026 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Services and Operations) |
| Version 8 | Approved | University Council | 6 December 2024 | 3 February 2025 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Services and Operations) |
| Version 7 | Minor amendments approved (position name change) | Director Governance and Compliance | 27 September 2023 | 27 September 2023 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Services and Operations) |
| Version 6 | Minor amendments approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | 8 May 2023 | 8 May 2023 | Head Student Services and Operations |
| Version 5 | Approved | University Council | 8 December 2022 | 8 December 2022 | Chief Operating Officer |
| Version 4 | Approved | University Council | 29 June 2022 | 29 June 2022 | Chief Operating Officer |
| Version 3 | Approved | University Council | 4 April 2022 | 4 April 2022 | Chief Operating Officer |
| Version 2 | Minor amendment approved | Director Governance and Compliance | 28 August 2020 | 25 September 2020 | Chief Operating Officer |
| Version 1 | Approved | University Council | 14 February 2020 | 4 April 2020 | Chief Operating Officer |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Date made by Council | Commencement date | Business Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 5 (PDF) | Approved | Council | 30 August 2024 | 30 August 2024 | Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic |
| Version 4 (PDF) | Minor amendment approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | N/A | 16 May 2022 | Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic |
| Version 3 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 30 July 2021 | 30 July 2021 | Provost |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 30 October 2020 | 30 October 2020 | Provost |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 28 August 2020 | 25 September 2020 | Provost |
| Version | Action | Approver | Date made by Council | Commencement date | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 4 | Approved | University Council | 5 December 2025 | 5 December 2025 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research |
| Version 3 | Minor amendments approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | 19 January 2024 | 19 January 2024 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research |
| Version 2 | Approved | University Council | 30 August 2023 | 30 August 2023 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research |
| Version 1 | Approved | University Council | 28 August 2020 | 25 September 2020 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Date made by Council | Commencement date | Business Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 4 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 22 August 2025 | 22 August 2025 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 3 (PDF) | Minor amendment approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | N/A | 16 May 2022 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 3 December 2021 | 1 January 2022 | Provost |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 30 August 2019 | 1 January 2020 | Provost |
| Version | Action | Approved by | Date made by Council | Commencement date | Business Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 3 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 22 August 2025 | 22 August 2025 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 2 (PDF) | Minor amendment approved (position title changes) | Director Governance and Compliance | N/A | 16 May 2022 | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Version 1 (PDF) | Approved | University Council | 28 August 2020 | 25 September 2020 | Provost |
Revoked ordinances and rules
Revoked versions of ordinances prior to September 2020 that may be required to effect ongoing issues can be found here for a limited time:
Revoked versions of rules prior to September 2020 that may be required to effect ongoing issues can be found here for a limited time: