Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

TERTIARY ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION ACT 2003 (NO. 36 OF 2003) - SECT 90

    (1)     After receiving a proposal from a proposed university for the establishment or recognition of a university in the ACT, the Minister must refer the proposal to a university advisory panel.

    (2)     The panel must decide the extent to which the proposed university has the characteristics, and fulfils the role, of a university.

    (3)     The panel must consider—

        (a)     the proposal; and

        (b)     other information given to the Minister by the proposed university; and

        (c)     if the council has commented on the proposal, the council's comments; and

        (d)     any other relevant information available; and

        (e)     any guidelines under section 86 (Panel guidelines).

    (4)     In considering the proposal, the panel must consult with relevant academic, professional or industry bodies.