Compliance Directory

This register:

  • identifies and summarises the current NSW and Commonwealth laws that govern the University and the university sector's operations and activities.
  • outlines the purpose of the legislation, and its relevance to the University.
  • is available to download as a PDF document (it is searchable using "ctrl-F".)

Fast Numbers on the Compliance Directory as at October 2023

  • 159 : different pieces of legislation (from 169 at March 2023 – legislation removed as the University is not currently operating in particular activities that trigger legislative applicability)
  • 78 : Commonwealth legislation (from 80 at March 2023)
  • 74 : NSW legislation (from 82 at March 2023)
  • 7 : Other States and Territories (for workers’ compensation laws) (no change)
  • 57 :  pieces of legislation of the Watchlist (from 45 at March 2023 – includes Bills, uncommenced Acts, international laws)

Comments and Corrections

Comments pertaining to the Directory, including any corrections, are welcome at compliance@westernsydney.edu.au

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