National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑based Violence: issues paper

On 23 February 2024 Education and Higher Education Ministers agreed to and released the Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education. This Action Plan aims to create higher education communities free from gender-based violence. The National Code will form part of the higher education regulatory framework. It will ensure higher education providers and student accommodation providers are accountable for addressing gender-based violence so they can provide safe and thriving education, work and residential environments.