Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998:reg:5:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 1/3)
Character Range: 4079–7008

5          Definitions

In this instrument:

       complainant, in relation to conduct: see section 10(3) (Respondent and complainant in relation to conduct).

       course means a subject of scholarly study, whether it is taught:

(a)    in a connected series of classes or demonstrations; or

(b)    by means of practical work, including, for example, the production by students of essays, theses or case studies or the attendance and participation by students in seminars or workshops; or

(c)    by clinical or professional practice; or

(d)    in another way or in a combination of ways.

       Dean, in relation to a student and:

(a)    in relation to conduct engaged in (or that may have been engaged in) by the student in relation to a course offered by the University—the College Dean of the ANU College responsible for the course; or

(b)    in any other case—the College Dean of the ANU College responsible for the program or course offered by the University in which the student is or was enrolled or that the student was given permission to audit.

       discrimination includes unfair or inequitable treatment on the basis of a person's race, colour, sex, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, status as carer, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, breastfeeding requirements, religious, political or union affiliation, or any other attributes applied by or set out in any Commonwealth, State, Territory or University legislation that applies in relation to a University activity.

       engage in conduct means:

(a)    do an act; or

(b)    omit to do an act.

       harassment: for forms of harassment that are not sexual harassment, see section 6(2) (Sexual harassment and other forms of harassment).
inquiry means an inquiry under Part 4 (Inquiries).
misconduct: see section 7 (Misconduct).

       obligation includes:

(a)    a non-monetary obligation, a monetary penalty, or compensation, (whether owing or payable to the University or another person) under University legislation (other than the Parking and Traffic Statute); and

(b)    a monetary obligation (for example, a fee or charge for accommodation, board or a related service) payable to the University or to a hall of residence or affiliated college under a contract or agreement.

       prescribed authority means:

(a)    in relation to any student—the Dean, the Registrar or a person nominated, in writing, for the purpose by the Vice-Chancellor, as the case requires; and

(b)    in relation to a student who is a resident in a hall of residence or lodge of the University—the Head of the hall of residence or lodge.

       presiding officer, in relation to an inquiry, means:

(a)    if a panel is appointed to conduct the inquiry on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor—Chair of the panel; or
          (b)    in any other case—the person conducting, or who is to conduct, the inquiry.