Council

Learn about the structure and function of the Council and its committees, and view the charters that define their roles and responsibilities.

Governance

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The Council is the governing authority of Federation as set out by the Federation University Australia Act 2010 (Vic), responsible for the direction and supervision of the University.

The Council is mostly made up of external members but also includes higher education and TAFE staff and students, general staff, and the Academic Board. This mixed membership is vital for balance in governance. Internal members understand how Federation works and external members bring independent judgement and expertise.

Charters

The Council may delegate certain tasks to committees or management. Charters have been created to clearly define the roles, responsibilities and authorities of the following governance bodies:

University Council

Governance and Strategy Committee

Audit and Risk Management Committee

Resources Committee

Senior Appointments and Remuneration Committee

Inclusion Committee

Investment Management Subcommittee

Meeting dates

View the 2024 Meeting Calendar and 2025 Meeting Calendar to find out when and where the Council and its committees meet.

Explore our Council

Council committees

Council members

Standing Council resolutions

Honorary awards

Links and references

Members only

Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where our campuses, centres and field stations are located and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Peoples.

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