• Section 1 - Purpose
• Section 2 - Policy Scope
• Section 3 - Definitions
• Section 4 - Application of Policy
• Section 5 - Recordkeeping and Notification
• Section 6 - Revisions Made to This Policy
• Section 7 - Associated Information

Section 1 - Purpose

(1) The Dealing with Instances of Fraudulent Information Policy provides the framework for maintaining coordinated and consistent practices for dealing with instances of fraudulent information provided to Australian Catholic University (ACU) or representing ACU.

Section 2 - Policy Scope

(2) This Policy applies in the event that fraudulent documentation has been provided, or is suspected to have been provided, to ACU, or representing ACU. This includes information provided during admission processes, during current study, and the use of ACU documents (for example testamurs, academic transcripts or ID cards) by:

1. an applicant; or
2. a current or former student; or
3. a person claiming to be a current or former ACU student.

Section 3 - Definitions

(3) Terms used in this Policy and associated procedure are consistent with the Glossary of Student and Course Terms. The following specific definitions also apply:

Section 4 - Application of Policy

(4) Where it is suspected that fraudulent information has been provided to ACU, or representing ACU, the matter will be in accordance with the Dealing with Instances of Fraudulent Information Procedure.

(5) Where it is determined that fraudulent information has been provided to ACU, or representing ACU, the Academic Registrar may impose penalties in accordance with the Dealing with Instances of Fraudulent Information Procedure or may refer the matter to be dealt with under another process, either internal or external to the University.

Section 5 - Recordkeeping and Notification

(6) Where it is determined that fraudulent information has been provided, the Academic Registrar will:

1. ensure that any findings and the penalties imposed under this Policy are recorded on the University Register of Instances of Fraudulent Information;
2. advise any relevant officer or section of the University that may need to take action as a result of the decision;
3. where an ACU student file exists, record details of the case on that student's file;
4. advise ACU's Privacy Officer and inform appropriate Authorities or Regulators, relevant professional accrediting bodies, or affected organisations (which may include the disclosure of relevant personal information associated with the findings). Such disclosures will be in accordance with ACU's obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth); clause (5) of the Privacy Policy; and any statutory reporting obligations.

(7) An annual summary of instances of the provision of fraudulent information and the penalties imposed will be tabled at the Student Administrative Lifecycle and Policy Committee for noting at the first Academic Board each year.

Section 6 - Revisions Made to This Policy

(8) The revision table includes revisions up until this document was migrated into the current policy platform. Any later changes will show in the Status and Details tab.

Section 7 - Associated Information

(9) For related legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines and any supporting resources please refer to the Associated Information tab.