To oversee the review of its Student Disciplinary Framework, the University established the Student Disciplinary Framework Review (SDFR) Project Board which oversaw phase 1 of the project between January and October 2025. Phases 2 and 3 of the project will be overseen by the Registrar.
Draft Recommendations Open for Feedback
The Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University is reviewing its Student Disciplinary Framework to ensure it is fair, transparent, and aligned with best practice. A Draft Recommendations Report has been released following extensive consultation with students, staff, and stakeholders.
To support your understanding of the proposed changes, the Phase 1 Consultation Report is also available. It summarises the feedback received from the ANU community and how it has shaped the draft recommendations.
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Consultation closes: Sunday 14 December 2025, 11.59pm.
For questions or accessibility support, contact SDFR@anu.edu.au.
Attend an information session
Join us to learn more about the impact of the Phase 1 consultation and help you provide feedback on the draft recommendations (registration required):
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- Wednesday 12 November, 12pm – Room 5.04, Marie Reay Teaching Centre
- Thursday 27 November, 12pm – Room 5.04, Marie Reay Teaching Centre
- Friday 5 December, 1.30pm – Room 5.04, Marie Reay Teaching Centre
- Tuesday 9 December, 3.30pm – Online via Zoom
Project Status
The first round of consultation (phase 1) is complete and has resulted in a series of recommendations which are now available for feedback as part of the Draft Recommendations Report (phase 2 consultation). Once phase 2 consultation has concluded, the Recommendations Report will be finalised taking into account feedback received, and made available in early 2026. A Phase 2 Consultation Report will also be made available
The DSAAS project team is actively working on the implementation of the interim recommendations which have also been embedded and expanded upon in the Draft Recommendations Report.
Background
The Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University (ANU) is committed to promoting safety and wellbeing in our community. As part of this commitment, the University is undertaking a review of its Student Disciplinary Framework. A routine process is aimed at continuous improvement ensuring the University’s policies remain effective, fair, and follow best practice principles.
ANU has established the Student Disciplinary Framework Review (SDFR) Project Board (the Project Board) to oversee the current review which will be informed by:
- institutional learnings since the 2021 review;
- broad consultation with the University community; and
- incoming regulatory changes relating to harmful behaviours on university campuses, including the ‘’, the establishment of the , and the outcomes from the forthcoming ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Student Safety Survey.
The Project Board will consider how the University's disciplinary practices continue to adhere to regulatory requirements in a fair and equitable manner.
Phases
The Project Board’s review will comprise three key phases:
Phase 1 – Resource base development: This will consist of benchmarking and developing a resource base from which the review will draw findings and recommendations. This will involve broad consultation with University stakeholders, collating feedback and consolidating the resources necessary for phase 2.
Phase 2 – Preliminary recommendations & consultation: This will involve drafting recommendations, if any, for changes to the Student Disciplinary Framework and conducting further consultation opportunities, if deemed necessary.
Phase 3 – Final recommendations report: The final report containing the Project Board’s recommendations will be referred to the relevant approval authorities and University teams responsible for implementation.
Governance
The Project Board provided governance, strategic oversight, and decision-making support for the successful delivery of the Student Disciplinary Framework Review Draft Recommendations Report. The Project Board comprised:
- University leadership
- Internal experts
- Student representatives
- External experts
For a full understanding of the Project Board’s role and composition, please refer to the Terms of Reference provided under ‘reference documents’.
The Project Board concluded in October 2025, approving the Draft Recommendation Report, Phase 1 Consultation Report and Phase 2/3 Communications Plan. The Registrar will oversee phases 2 and 3, and delivery of the final recommendations in collaboration with relevant teams.
As part of implementation, any actions related to the recommendations that affect the Rules, policy and procedures will be approved by the relevant University authority such as Academic Board, Academic Quality and Assurance Committee, and/or Council.