The governance of the University takes place within a framework which exists to provide for the effective, ethical and accountable governance and management of the University.

Key instruments within this frameworks are:

Acts
The Acts of the Western Australian Parliament cover, among other things, the establishment of the University, its colleges, buildings and teaching hospitals.
Statutes
The Statutes govern the University's internal structure, procedure and practice. They deal with matters of central importance, including the Senate, the Schools, the granting of degrees and diplomas and student discipline.
The University of Western Australia Lands By-Laws
These by-laws apply to every person, vehicle or thing which is at any time on the Lands of the University.
Regulations
Regulations are made by the Senate and relate to procedural aspects of matters which are dealt with in the UWA Act or a Statute. They include regulations regarding the Senate, Academic Board and the Guild.
Rules
University rules are used to regulate matters in greater detail, usually used to specify details that change on a regular basis.

Further information

Standing Orders
Senate Standing Orders govern the procedures of Senate and Senate committees.
Policies
University policies direct and guide conduct and decision-making.
Crawley land lease
Some of the University?s Crawley campus is situated on land held by the University under a 999-year lease from the State of Western Australia.
Delegations
Delegations of authority are the mechanisms by which the University enables officers, committees and other bodies of the University to act on behalf of the University.
External legislation
Commonwealth and State legislation affecting the University's operations can be accessed through the State Law Publisher (State Legislation only) or ComLaw.