Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACT 1991 - SECT 4

             (1)  The Australian National University that was, immediately before the commencement of this Act, in existence by virtue of the original Act is continued in existence under the same name.

             (2)  The University:

                     (a)  continues to be a body corporate; and

                     (b)  has a seal; and

                     (c)  may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property.

Note:         Subject to section 4A, the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 applies to the University. That Act deals with matters relating to Commonwealth authorities, including reporting and accountability, banking, and conduct of officers.

             (3)  The seal of the University must be kept in such custody as the Council directs and may be used only as authorised by the Council.

             (4)  All courts, judges and persons acting judicially must take judicial notice of the imprint of the seal of the University appearing on a document and must presume that it was duly affixed.