The University of Adelaide operates under and is regulated by

The Act confers power on the University to grant awards, including honorary titles.

6—Power to confer awards

(2a) The University has power, in accordance with the statutes and rules of the University, to confer an honorary award on a person who the University thinks merits special recognition by the University.

The University has adopted a policy regarding the conferral of honorary awards.

The policy sets out the delegated authorities for the award.   For a professorial title, the authority to approve is vested in the Vice Chancellor:

4.7.2 The Vice-Chancellor and President will determine the conferral of professorial titles.

Section 4.9 obliges the title-holder to comply with the University's Code of Conduct

4.9.1 Conferment of a title obliges the titleholder to:

• Comply with designated University of Adelaide policies and codes of practice, and any

other direction given by the Head of School or their nominee,

The policy document is supported by details in the implementation guidelines:

9 CESSATION OF TITLES

9.2 The title will cease upon written advice from the relevant Executive Dean to the General Manager, Human Resources in cases, other than professorial titles, where:

•  it becomes apparent to the Executive Dean that the titleholder has breached a relevant University policy or code of practice

9.3 In the case of professorial titles the Executive Dean will recommend to the ViceChancellor and President in writing that the title ceases.

The policy and guidelines refer to the University's Code of Conduct:

The Code of Conduct refers to the disciplinary processes set out in the University's Enterprise Agreement, to which all staff and by extension honorary title holders are bound.

University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013

The Agreement sets out disciplinary processes and consequences for misconduct.

8.2 Disciplinary Procedures for Misconduct and Serious Misconduct

b) Serious Misconduct means:

iii. Conviction by a court of an offence which constitutes a serious impediment to the carrying out of a staff member's duties or to a staff member's colleagues carrying out their duties.

The section sets out the processes where allegations of serious misconduct are made and the provision for suspension pending confirmation or investigation.

The policy documents oblige a potential recipient of an honorary award to advise the University of any potential liability.

4.9 Duties, Obligations, Conditions and Privileges

4.9.4 Titleholders have an obligation to advise the University of any circumstances
which may lead to liability.

I can't imagine any organisation proceeding to make such a prestigious appointment in these circumstances, let alone a university which should be a leader in ethics, honesty and proper professional conduct.