21. Academic freedom and protected disclosure

21.1.  The University supports and upholds the concept and practice of academic freedom in accordance with the University Code of Conduct policy. Further, the University supports all staff engaging in active and frank internal debate and consultation, and the right of its staff to freely participate in such debate provided it is within the expectations of the Code of Conduct.

21.2.  In addition, the University supports the ability of all staff to raise matters relating to alleged corrupt conduct or maladministration in accordance with the ANU Protected Disclosures policy.