The UTS Act is the university's founding instrument, supported by the UTS By-law.
UTS Act
The University of Technology Sydney Act 1989 (NSW) is UTS’s founding instrument. It outlines the university's objectives and functions as well as constitutional matters such as the membership and role of Council. The Act allows for the making of by-laws and rules.
UTS By-law
The object of the University of Technology Sydney By-law 2005 (NSW) is to provide for certain matters under the University of Technology Sydney Act 1989, including the term of office of the Chancellor, elections to Council and rules that may be made.