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(1) UNE is committed to encouraging and assisting students to realise their full academic and personal potential within an environment that actively promotes their health, wellbeing and safety. These principals will be supported by: (2) All members of the University community share responsibility for protecting the academic and social environment for students by exemplifying high standards of professional and personal conduct. The University has established the following policy relating to the conduct of functions within, or associated with, the University at which alcohol and drugs are consumed (3) This policy will apply to all UNE Representatives and Students of the University (as defined under this policy). (4) All individuals or groups organising events involving alcohol consumption will observe licensing and other legal requirements. Failure to do so may void any protection the University may otherwise afford to organisers of events and may result in disciplinary action. (5) The University prohibits the unlawful use, possession, cultivation or distribution of narcotic or other dangerous drugs, as defined by NSW Legislation. (6) UNE will contribute to the provision of a healthy and safe learning environment for students by: (7) Where alcohol will be provided at events involving students on campus or other activities associated with UNE: (8) All reasonable measures must be taken to ensure that: (9) The University does not permit on University premises or in connection with any UNE-sponsored activity or function: (10) The University reserves the right to declare alcohol-free areas such as laboratories, workshops, classrooms, sections of residences and other spaces as it sees fit. (11) The following responsibilities will apply to this policy: (12) Under the Liquor Act (2007) it is illegal to sell alcohol on University premises, either directly or indirectly, such as through an admission charge or sale of tickets to a function, unless a licence has been obtained. The Licensing Court of NSW or equivalent will not grant licenses or permits applicable to University sites unless the applicant has obtained the prior approval of the University. All conditions of the license must be adhered to. (13) The written permission of the relevant Head of Residence and the Campus Services Manager is required before a function involving the consumption of alcohol is held in any University residence other than in licensed premises. This permission is sought through an events notification register. (14) All UNE Representatives and Students of the University must comply with this policy and its procedures. Failure to comply may result in: (15) Head of Residence — means the Master/Principal/Head of a College (16) Student - means an Admitted Student or an Enrolled Student, at the relevant time. (17) UNE Representative - means a University employee (casual, fixed term and permanent), contractor, agent, appointee, UNE Council member and any other person engaged by the University to undertake some activity for or on behalf of the University. It includes corporations and other bodies falling into one or more of these categories.Student Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
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