annual report/2006 - University of Melbourne

Quick Index
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Quality People
p34
Knowledge Transfer
p16
Research and Research Training
p42
International Engagement
p26
Learning and Teaching
p48
Binding the Strands Together
Contents
Chancellor’s Letter 01
Council 02
Senior Officers 03
Highlights 04
Introduction and Overview 06
Quality People 12
Research and Research Training 16
Learning and Teaching 26
Knowledge Transfer 34
International Engagement 42
Binding the Strands Together 48
University Governance and Statutory Reporting 62
Our Objectives 63
The University and its Controlled Entities 65
2006 Council Members’ Attendance at Council 66
Audit and Risk Committee 66
Principal Council Committees and
Academic and University Committees 67
Faculties, Departments and Schools 68
Statutory Reporting 69
Environmental Sustainability:
The University’s Position 69
Freedom of Information 70
Whistleblower’s Protection Act 2001 71
Complaints made to and investigated
by the Ombudsman 72
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Statement on the University’s Risk Management Strategy 72
– University Controlled Entities 74
– University Business Operations 75
– External Investments 76
Statement on Occupational Health
and Safety Matters 77
Occupational Health and Safety Performance 79
Summary of Regulations 80
National Competition Policy and Competitive
Neutrality Requirements 80
Compliance with the Educational Services for
Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act) 2000 80
Conformity with the Building Act 1993 81
Statement Concerning Compulsory Non-Academic
Fees, Subscriptions and Charges 82
Further Information 85
Financials 86-153
Five Year Financial Summary 89
Financial Statements Contents 91
Statement by University Officers 154
Auditor General’s Report 155
Compliance Index to Disclosure
Requirements 2006 157
Useful Websites 160
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for a Bachelor of Commerce
degree within the Faculty
of Economics and Commerce