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Higher Degree Research Fitness to Study Policy

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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	17th April 2024	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	17th April 2027	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Academic Board	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	Director, Governance Services	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	17th April 2024	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.
Head of Work Unit	Leslie Christidis Dean, Graduate Studies +61 2 66483901	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact	Graduate School	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

30.1.2025: Policy updated to reference the National Student Ombudsman, approved as a minor amendment by Director, Governance Services. Clause (56)

The Policy has been updated to recommend that Higher Degree Research students on international study visas seek advice from Department of Home Affairs on implications to visa when the University makes a determination that affects their enrolment status.

Clauses Amended:Policy: 57, 58

01/10/2024: Position name changed from Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor (SDVC) to Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (SDVC)