Legislation

Directory of Legislation

On this page you will find a list of legislation and legislative instruments applicable to compliance management at UNE.  Clicking on the name will take you to more information, where a link is provided.  This may be an external website or document.

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  • Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW) - Level 5An Act to consolidate and restate the law relating to police and other law enforcement officers' powers and responsibilities; to set out the safeguards applicable in respect of persons being investigated for offences; to repeal certain Acts and to consequentially amend other Acts; and for other purposes. Under Section 9 - Power to enter in emergencies, police may enter premises if they believe on reasonable grounds that a breach of the peace is being or is likely to be committed and it is necessary to enter immediately to end or prevent this. Police are also empowered to enter to prevent significant physical injury to a person. Police are empowered to remain on the premises only as long as reasonably necessary in the circumstances.
  • Library Act 1939 (NSW) - Level 5An Act to make further provision for the establishment, maintenance and management of libraries, library services and information services; to amend the Local Government Act 1919 and certain other Acts; and for purposes connected therewith.
  • Limitation Act 1969 (NSW) - Level 5An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the limitation of actions in civil matters in NSW, such as personal injury, consumer claims, and discrimination and unfair dissmissal.
  • Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) - Level 5An Act to provide for local government in New South Wales. The University is exempt from rates under s556.