Information
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 General Counsel, the Proper Office for the service of legal documents. Documents should be directed to:
The Proper Officer
Office of General Counsel
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Level 4
Sally Walker Building
1 Gheringhap Street
Geelong Victoria 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
Office of General Counsel
Deakin University
Locked Bag 20001
Geelong Victoria 3220
Any enquiries should be directed to:
Debra Lovell
Practice Manager
Office of General Counsel
Deakin University
T: +61 3 5227 8599
F: +61 3 5227 8523
Email Debra Lovell
Deakin Integrity
Deakin promotes a culture of honesty and integrity and has established controls and procedures to prevent and detect corrupt activities.
Legislation
Deakin University is governed by the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic). The Act includes a list of objects and the governance requirements for the university.
Official Notice Board
The Official Notice Board details legislative amendments and is the official site for publications of those amendments.
Privacy
Deakin University respects the privacy of users of its website and complies with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).
Contact us
Level 4
Sally Walker Building
Geelong Waterfront Campus
1 Gheringhap Street
Geelong Victoria 3220
T: +61 3 5227 8524
F: +61 3 5227 8523
Email the Office of General Counsel