Useful Information and Fact Sheets
Status of UWS
UWS is established as a statutory corporation pursuant to the University of Western Sydney Act 1997 (opens in a new window)(NSW). Its functions and powers are prescribed in that Act and the University of Western Sydney By-Law 2005 (opens in a new window)(NSW). The governing body of the University is the Board of Trustees.
The University of Western Sydney should be described in all legal documents (including contracts) as follows:
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY ABN 53 014 069 881
Charitable fundraising activities and gift deductible status
The University is constituted for a charitable purpose (education) and is able to conduct charitable appeals without the need for an authority under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW). However, controlled entities of the University that conduct fundraising activities must obtain an authority. For more information, please contact OULC.
The University is also a gift deductible recipient for the purposes of Australian tax laws. Donations of AUD$2.00 or more to the University may be claimed as tax deductions in the hands of the donor. For more information about donations generally, please seek assistance from the Australian Tax Office (opens in a new window).
The University has established the UWS Foundation. For more information please go to the UWS Foundation (opens in a new window)website.
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights are the manifestation of a person's intellectual efforts. They can be an invention, copyright in an artistic, musical or literary work, a design, plant breeder's rights or the practical application of an idea. Intellectual property rights are very important in the University environment.
The University has implemented an Intellectual Property Policy (opens in a new window)that applies to all staff and students. For further information about intellectual property rights generally, please contact IP Australia (opens in a new window).
