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This policy provides the framework for maintaining coordinated and consistent practices for dealing with instances of fraudulent information provided to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ (ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´) or representing ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

This policy applies in the event that fraudulent documentation has been provided, or is suspected to have been provided, to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, or representing ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

This includes information provided during admission processes, during current study, and the use of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ 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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ student.

Terms used in this policy and associated procedures are consistent with the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Glossary of Terms. The following specific definitions also apply:

Fraudulent information includes any information (in print or digital format) that is intended to deceive or to dishonestly gain a benefit which is inclusive of, but not limited to:

1. altering, falsifying, concealing or fabricating any document; and/or
2. providing false or misleading information.

4.1 Where it is suspected that fraudulent information has been provided to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, or representing ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, the matter will be in accordance with the Dealing with Instances of Fraudulent Documentation Procedures.

4.2 Where it is determined that fraudulent information has been provided to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, or representing ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, the Academic Registrar may impose penalties in accordance with the Dealing with Instances of Fraudulent Documentation Procedures or may refer the matter to be dealt with under another process, either internal or external to the University.

5.1 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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ student file exists, record details of the case on that student's file;
4. advise ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´'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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´'s obligations under the Privacy Act 1998; clause 5 of its Privacy Policy; and any statutory reporting obligations.

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