Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Attestation Statement 2024 - Annual attestation statement

Sep 15, 2026

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) affirms its commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech through an attestation statement grounded in the CDU Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Policy. The policy applies to staff and students on CDU land or in connection with CDU activities, subject to reasonable free speech restrictions and legal limits aligned with Australia’s model code. The policy was reviewed and approved by Council in April 2024, with administrative updates only, and notes no issues or disputes during 2024.

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Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Attestation Statement 2024

CDU commitment and governing basis

Scope, restrictions, and policy governance

April 2024 review and administrative changes

CDU values and support measures

2024 issues, concerns, and disputes

FAQs

What does CDU state in its Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Attestation Statement 2024?

CDU confirms its commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech as defined by the CDU statement and the related CDU Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Policy.

How does the policy define where freedom of speech applies at CDU?

Freedom of speech for CDU staff and students applies on CDU land or in connection with a CDU activity, while remaining subject to reasonable free speech restrictions in CDU governance documents.

Was the policy changed after the April 2024 Council approval?

The policy remains based on the model code, and changes were administrative in nature only.

Were any issues or disputes raised during 2024 regarding freedom of speech and academic freedom?

No issues, concerns, or disputes were raised over the course of 2024.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Riley