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¹û¶³´«Ã½ is committed to ensuring transparency within its operations, and welcomes the opportunity to comment on recent interest around the University of Queensland Union (¹û¶³´«Ã½U).

¹û¶³´«Ã½U represents students studying at the University. It is a distinct constitutional entity to the University, which is an appropriate arrangement.

The University does, however, have an agreement with ¹û¶³´«Ã½U to deliver student-facing services. It takes seriously, therefore, any allegation that the conduct of ¹û¶³´«Ã½U is anything but robust and transparent, and has now reached consensus with the current ¹û¶³´«Ã½U Student Executive as to how enhancements in the area of transparency in particular can be achieved. These include publication of the following on the ¹û¶³´«Ã½U website:

• ¹û¶³´«Ã½U Constitution and Regulations, including evidence of any recent changes to these.
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½U Annual Reports, including financial summaries
• Notices of governance meetings and consequent Minutes of these meetings.

The University will also be working with ¹û¶³´«Ã½U to ensure an appropriate, publicised ¹û¶³´«Ã½U general complaints and appeals procedure is in operation.

It is recognised that these enhancements are needed quickly, so both parties will prioritise accordingly.

In the meantime, in response to electoral issues recently raised, an Electoral Tribunal hearing will take place on Thursday 23rd August.