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Higher Degree Research 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	15th May 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	15th May 2030	The next review of this document is scheduled to be completed by this date.
Approval Authority	Academic Board	The noted authority approved this version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	National Manager, Governance	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	15th May 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 Manager	Michelle Lopez Director, Graduate Research School	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive	Abid Khan Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)	The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact	Michelle Lopez Director, Graduate Research School Graduate Research School	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Clauses Amended:15 May 2025: Updates to Policy to change at Section 2 - Definitions to Co-Supervisor and Principal supervisor to an ACU academic staff member appointed by the Associate Dean, Research.