The University of Melbourne is established by the University of Melbourne Act 2009 (Vic). The University is a public-spirited institution with a mission that encompasses learning and teaching, research and knowledge transfer, all of which exist for public benefit.

The University of Melbourne Council is the peak body of the University and is responsible for actively overseeing the University’s strategic direction, governance, performance, property and business affairs, finances, risk management framework, culture and compliance consistent with its purpose and in the public interest. Council members are deeply committed to the University’s public-spirited role and its enduring purpose to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Refer to the Council webpage for:

• Council’s primary responsibilities under the University of Melbourne Act 2009 (Vic)
• Council members (including terms of appointment and Council’s skills matrix)
• Meeting dates
• Council Committee terms of reference
• Council Charter (Standing Resolutions of Council)

Refer to the University’s regulatory framework webpage for information on the:

• University of Melbourne Act 2009 (Vic), Statute, and Regulations
• Delegations Framework
• Policy Library

Refer to the University’s Strategy and Governance webpage for:

• Annual Reports, detailing the risk management and compliance responsibilities discharged by Council
• Strategy 2030: Resilience and supporting strategies

Council meeting summaries are not intended to cover every decision made at the meeting or the full detail of decisions and discussions. The summaries have regard to the need for decisions of the governing body to be kept confidential for legal or commercial reasons.

Queries? Contact the University Secretary at uni-gov@unimelb.edu.au.