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Honorary Awards Procedure

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	10th September 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	10th September 2029	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	University Council	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	Vice-President Governance and University Secretary	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	10th September 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer	Brendon Douglas Vice-President Governance and University Secretary	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive	Brendon Douglas Vice-President Governance and University Secretary	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Brendon Douglas Vice-President Governance and University Secretary Governance	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The purpose of the amendments is to strengthen due diligence procedures prior to the award of an honorary award, as well as to provide for procedurally fair processes for the revocation of awards. The amendments are reflected in:
The deletion of old Clause 8;
New Clause 10 to provide for Governance's powers to seek additional information on a nominee;
The amendment of Clause 23 to provide for referee checks, etc.;
New Clause 35 to provide for Governance's power to seek additional information on a nominee;
New Clause 48, similar to the above;
The amendment of Clauses 53 and 54 to strengthen natural justice and administrative fairness principles relating to the revocation of honorary awards; and
A new Clause 57 to ensure finality to revocation processes.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: 10, 23, 35, 48, 53-54, 57