| 18.1 |
Harassment |
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The Halls of Residence community involves understanding and tolerance by all members of the community. At no time will harassment in any form be condoned. The University’s policy on harassment will be applied to any circumstance brought to the Residential Staff or Administrative Staff attention. Residents are advised to make contact with their Residential Adviser, staff from Student Services or staff from the Equal Opportunity Unit of the University should they be subjected to harassment at any time. Residents are also advised that community agencies including the Police are available to victims of harassment. Generally, any reported issue of harassment will lead to the involvement of the Police and appropriate action will follow. |
| 18.2 |
Smoking |
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18.2.1 The University policy on smoking applies to all areas of the Halls of Residence (as defined within the General Regulations) and includes evidence of smoking – e.g. odour, ash, butts, etc. All residential areas are included as prohibited areas for smoking. |
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18.2.2 The use of a smoking device, known as a “hookah” or “shisha” (or its equivalent) is prohibited within the Halls of Residence and immediate surrounds. |
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18.2.3 The preparation of articles/items (e.g. coals, embers, etc) for use within a device as specified in clause 18.2.2, is expressly prohibited within the Halls of Residence and immediate surrounds, |
| 18.3 |
Drugs |
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The possession, cultivation, use, distribution or possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia is prohibited. The Director, Student Residences and Business, or nominee may, at their discretion, notify the Police on any occasion where residents are known or suspected to be involved in cultivation, use, distribution or otherwise promoting the use of illicit drugs. Breach of this regulation may result in the immediate expulsion from the Halls of Residence. |
| 18.4 |
Conducting a Business from the Halls of Residence |
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Students are not permitted to conduct any form of business or commercial activity from the Halls of Residence. Student accommodation is provided for the purpose of academic study and associated University commitments. The University reserves the right to refuse entry and remove any student living on-campus found to be conducting a business or commercial activity from the Halls of Residence. |
| 18.5 |
Home Brew |
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The brewing or storage of home brew in any area of the Halls of Residence is strictly prohibited. |
| 18.6 |
Building Security |
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18.6.1 Students who lose or do not return their keys allocated to them will be charged a fee of $100. Students who lose or do not return their key tags will be charged $10. Students are not permitted to have any key copied. |
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18.6.2 Students who lose their student ID card may be issued with an interim ‘lock-out’ card to enable short-term access to their room. Replacement Student ID cards are issued by Student Administration and are governed by relevant student administration regulations |
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18.6.3 Students who do not return a lockout key or lockout card within the time limit set will be charged a fee of $10. |
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18.6.4 Students will ensure all bedroom and external doors are locked at all times. |
| 18.7 |
Pools |
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No wading or temporary pools are permitted. |
| 18.8 |
Allowing Use |
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Students must not allow any area of the Halls of Residence to be utilised for illegal or anti-social behaviour or activities. |
