Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response 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 12th December 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 12th December 2026 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Vice-President Operations The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 10th December 2025 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.
Responsible Officer Hannah Barnes
Associate Director, Complaints and Investigations
 The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive Stephen Phillips
Vice-President Operations
 The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact Kaylyn Thyssen
Project Manager
Vice President (Operations) 		General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This Procedure has been developed in response to the introduction of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence takes effect from Jan 1, 2026. It supports the Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Policy and should be read in concunction with the DFAT Business Activities Risk Management Procedure.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: All


08/01/2026: Position name changed from General Counsel (Gnrl Cnsl) to General Counsel and Chief Legal, Assurance and Integrity Officer (GC/CLAI)

10/02/2026: Committee/Group name changed from University Executive (UE) to University Executive Board (UEB)

30/03/2026: Division name changed from Complaints Management Centre (CMC) to Complaints and Investigations (CI)