General student misconduct

Reporting general misconduct

General misconduct is when a student or student organisation engages in conduct that is prohibited under the Student Code of Conduct, or any other University regulation.

You can notify Macquarie of incidents involving general misconduct. You can also make a complaint about a service or experience or provide feedback to help us improve.

General misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Disruption and harm
• Dishonesty
• Breaching safety measures
• Breaching rights
• Consumption of alcohol and drugs
• Affecting property
• Failing to cooperate with authorities

The Student Code of Conduct is supported by Student Discipline Rules. All students have the responsibility to comply with them.

Provide feedback or submit a report regarding General Misconduct

Other policies and procedures

Students must acknowledge and follow the University by-laws, rules, policies and other codes of conduct published by the University. These include:

• Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy
• Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Prevention Policy
• Student Discipline Procedure

Advice and support

Student Advocacy and Support Service provides independent support and advice regarding your options to make or respond to an allegation of misconduct. To contact Advocacy submit a Student CARE MQ Referral form > select “Advocacy Support” as the reason for referral.

If you are required to respond to an allegation of misconduct, you can get advice and support from student advocacy and support team.

Further information

For further information about student misconduct, visit our frequently asked questions page. It includes information about what to expect when you need to attend a misconduct committee, how to prepare and how to get help.

Emergency contacts

If you require immediate help or medical attention, contact:

• On-campus: +61 (2) 9850 9999 (Security)
• Off-campus: 000 (Emergency Services)
• After hours support and assistance: 1800 CARE MQ (1800 2273 67)