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Monash University Policy Bank

Weapons on Campus Policy

Purpose

To prohibit the possession, carriage and use of weapons on university property.

Scope

This policy applies to all staff, students and controlled entities of Monash University at the university’s Australian campuses

Policy Statement

Monash University seeks to provide a safe and non threatening campus community environment for all. To this end the possession, carriage and or use of weapons on campus are not permitted. 

Supporting procedures

Weapons on Campus Procedure

Supporting guidelines

Responsibility for implementation

Facilities and Services Division

Status

Revised

Key Stakeholders

University Security Services, OHS&E, Health & Well Being

Approval body

Name: Strategy and Resources Committee
Meeting: 5
Date: 05-June-2008
Agenda item: 8.2

Endorsement body

Name: Facilities and Services Managers Committee
Meeting: 11
Date: 04-October-2007
Agenda item: 4.1

Definitions

Campus: Means any property owned or occupied by Monash University, either wholly or in part, and includes; all buildings, student and staff residences and all land clearly defined and or associated with these.

Carriage: Includes the carriage of that weapon either as a whole or in parts and either by one person or more than one person.

Delegate: In the case of a general exemption, means a person or persons acting temporarily in the University Security Manager role (during incumbent’s absence) or who has been authorized by the University Security Manager to consider and or determine a request for a weapons exemption on a particular campus. In the case of a sporting exemption, means a person or persons acting temporarily in the Director Monash Sport role (during incumbent’s absence) or who has been authorized by the Director Monash Sport to consider and or determine a request for a weapons exemption on a particular campus.

Director Monash Sport: The person appointed by the university to that role.

Possession: Includes: (a) actual physical possession of the weapon, or (b) custody or control of the weapon, or (c) having and exercising access to the weapon, either solely or in common with others.

University Security Manager: The person appointed by the university to that role.

Use: To employ the weapon for some purpose; put into service

Weapon: A weapon has the same meaning as that defined at law under the provisions of Firearms Act 1996 (Vic) and Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) as amended and includes, but is not limited to, each of the following items; Firearm and Imitation firearm, Ammunition, Spear gun, Baton, Knives including; Flick knife, Knuckle knife, Butterfly knife, Hunting Knife, or Dagger; Sword, Spear, Crossbow, Blow gun, Catapult, Knuckle duster, marshal arts weaponry, and articles designed to discharge, Capsicum, Mace or similar.

Related legislation

Firearms Act 1996
Crimes Act 1958
Crimes (Family Violence) Act 1987
Control of Weapons Act 1990
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Monash University Statute 4.1 Discipline
Monash University Statute 6.3 Suspension for Health Reasons
Monash University Enterprise Agreement 2009

Related policies

Monash University Bullying and Occupational Violence
Monash University Security Incident Reporting Policy
Monash University Suspicious Objects on University Property Policy

Related documents

University Security Personnel Standard Operating Procedures – Weapons

Date Effective

05-June-2008

Review Date

04-June-2011

Owner

Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division

Author

University Security Manager

Content Enquiries

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