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UNE Compliance Register

This Register lists the compliance drivers (Commonwealth, NSW and international laws and other statutory instruments, and industry, community and ethical standards and codes) that impact on University activities and operations, to the extent that the University has some obligation of compliance or accountability.

The currently documented drivers are listed below in alpha-order by title.  Click on the title to access a detailed overview.  You can also search the register to find all of the compliance drivers and obligations relevant to your activities and the people who can help with your compliance responsibilities.

Note: the Register is being continually enhanced, with drivers and obligations added and amended as required.

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  • National Construction Code (Cth) - Level 3The Building Code of Australia (BCA) is Volumes One and Two of the National Construction Code (NCC). Under the clause 98 of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 building "work must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia" (a prescribed condition of s80A (11) of the Act).

    The goal of the BCA is to enable the achievement of nationally consistent, minimum necessary standards of relevant safety (including structural safety and safety from fire), health, amenity and sustainability objectives efficiently.

    The BCA contains technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures, covering such matters as structure, fire resistance, access and egress, services and equipment, and energy efficiency as well as certain aspects of health and amenity.
  • National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992 (Cth) - Level 3An Act to establish a National Health and Medical Research Council, and for related purposes.

    A prerequisite for receipt of National Health and Medical Research Council funding is compliance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) (National Statement (2007). The National Statement (2007) consists of a series of Guidelines made in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992. It is intended for use by:
    - any researcher conducting research with human participants;
    - any member of an ethical review body reviewing that research;
    - those involved in research governance; and
    - potential research participants.
    The National Statement is developed jointly by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Australian Research Council and Universities Australia.
  • Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) - Level 2Native title is the recognition in Australian law, under common law and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), of Indigenous Australians' rights and interests in land and waters according to their own traditional laws and customs. Unlike freehold titles or leases, native title is not a grant or a right that is created by governments. Native title may be recognised in places where Indigenous people continue to follow their traditional laws and customs and have maintained a link with their traditional country.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 (Cth) - Level 3This Act gives effect to Australia's obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and other agreements, and establishes a system of control over nuclear material and associated items (associated material, associated equipment and associated technology). The system of control includes establishing requirements for permits for possession and transport of nuclear material and associated items, and the independent regulator - ASNO (Australian Safeguards and Non-proliferation Office).