46.1 The University is committed to act in a manner consistent with the protection and promotion of intellectual freedom within the University and in accordance with the University’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
46.2 Intellectual freedom includes:
46.2.1 the rights of all employees to be consulted in decision-making processes and structures within their institution, including the right to express opinions about the operations of that institution and higher education policy more generally;
46.2.2 the rights of employees to pursue critical and open inquiry and to discuss freely, teach, assess, develop curricula, publish and research;
46.2.3 the right to participate in public debates and express opinions about issues and ideas related to their discipline area;
46.2.4 the right of all employees to participate in professional and representative bodies, including industrial associations and to engage in community service without fear of harassment, intimidation or unfair treatment;
46.2.5 the right to express unpopular or controversial views, although this does not mean the right to harass, vilify or intimidate.
In the exercise of Intellectual Freedom, employees will act in a professional and ethical manner and will not harass, vilify, intimidate or defame the institution or its employees.
46.3 In relation to governance, the University will encourage employees to participate actively in the operation of the institution and in the community. The University will ensure that all governing bodies operate in a transparent and accountable manner, encouraging freedom of expression and thought. This does not prevent a University committee from considering a matter ‘in camera’.
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