Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and a summary of the changes from the previous version of the document. Please note that the Unit Head listed on this page is the current owner of this policy and may not reflect the University position/staff member who owned this policy at the time of publication.

Health Safety and Wellbeing Procedures - Dangerous Weapons

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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 22nd February 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 22nd February 2027 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Vice-Chancellor and President The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 21st February 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.
Unit Head Anthony Attard
Director, Campus Safety and Security
45701524
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact Anthony Attard
Director, Campus Safety and Security
45701524
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

At review the Dangerous Weapons Policy was found to continue to be fit for purpose with only minor updates required as follow:
- updating of terminology
- removal of gender specific terminology
- rewording of the examples of items that may be considered dangerous weapons
- rewording of the emergency preparedness procedures example
- expansion of the sporting goods paragraph to clarify the difference between approval of an activity and an exemption

In line with the recommendations of the Policy Refresh Project this policy has become a Procedure under the Head Policy - Health, Safety and Wellness Policy.

Clauses Amended:Policy: 6, 9
Guidelines: 21
Procedures: 20