New code comes into effect to tackle gender violence at universities

05/01/2026 10 min
New code comes into effect to tackle gender violence at universities

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Research has found that 1 in 20 Australian students have experienced sexual assault in a university context. New legislation has came into effect which changes how universities deal with sexual violence.Under the mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, universities will be compelled to "prevent and respond to" gender-based violence and enforce compliance with national standards and requirements.

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