University Solicitor's Office
The University Solicitor's Office provides legal advice and services to members of the executive and academic and administrative staff on legal matters affecting the University. The office also acts for staff named in any complaint in respect of work-related matters. The Solicitor's Office is not able to provide advice to staff or students on personal legal matters.
Information about
Deakin's Legal Status and ABN
The University is a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic). All legal documentation involving the University should describe it as -
Deakin University
ABN 56 721 584 203
a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic)
of 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Service of Legal Documents
All legal documents, including Subpoenas, for Deakin University, whether directed to an individual, Faculty or Division, should be served on the Office of the University Solicitor, the Proper Office for the service of legal documents. Documents should be directed to:
The Proper Officer
Office of the University Solicitor
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Level 4
Sally Walker Building
1 Gheringhap Street
Geelong Vic 3220
Staff are not authorised to accept service of any legal documents on behalf of the University.
All correspondence should be addressed to:
The Proper Officer
The Office of the University Solicitor
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Locked Bag 20001
Geelong Vic 3220
Any enquiries should be directed to:
Debra Lovell
Office Manager
Office of the University Solicitor
Deakin University
T: +61 3 5227 8599
F: +61 3 5227 8523
E: debra.lovell@deakin.edu.au
Contact us
The University Solicitor's Office is located at:
Level 4
Sally Walker Building
Geelong Waterfront Campus
1 Gheringhap Street
Geelong Vic 3220
T: +61 3 5227 8524
F: +61 3 5227 8523
E: uni-solicitor@deakin.edu.au
or you can contact any office member directly.
Official Notice Board
The Official Notice Board details legislative amendments and is the official site for publications of those amendments.
