A participant who has successfully completed this course should have a clear understanding of:

• the conventional and customary law obligations of States in respect of refugees and other asylum-seekers and of the rights of applicants
• the protection mechanisms, both national and international, that operate for the immediate and long-term protection of refuge-seekers and the policy considerations that affect contemporary State attitudes to such groups
• the legal problems affecting national interpretations and application of refugee concepts, with particular emphasis on definitional problems, status determination procedures and non-refoulement.

The course will focus mainly on the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol, supplemented by additional materials that assist in the interpretation, construction and critique of these instruments. Particular attention will be paid to national implementation of refugee protection and status determination procedures in Australia, comparing and contrasting the approach taken, where appropriate, with that of other nations.

Addressed will be the origins of the international system of protection, its limitations and deficiencies; the role and relevance of UNHCR; definitional problems; exclusion and cessation of refugee status; core concepts of protection (including complementary protection), asylum, non-refoulement, penalization and refugee rights; asylum, temporary refuge, temporary protection and burden-sharing; durable solutions; protracted refugee situations; status determination procedures; detention; ‘deflection' techniques; other categories such as ‘environmental' refugees and internally displaced persons; and a consideration of possible future directions for refugee law.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Develop coherent and advanced knowledge of the substance, rationale, and history of the legal norms that govern the international protection system for refugees, the rights international law bestows upon them and the obligations of States in this area;
2. Have acquired a familiarity with the legal problems caused by definitional and operational issues under the provisions of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, and be able to identify and provide solutions to such complex problems with intellectual independence;
3. Be able to discuss and debate the various policy issues raised by the implementation of international and domestic protection systems in light of contemporary circumstances, demonstrating and applying advanced conceptual and theoretical knowledge;
4. Have technical skills to work with primary and secondary sources describing and critiquing the operation of the refugee law regime in Australia, including relevant legislation, case law, policy and determination procedures, and contemporary issues in the development of domestic refugee law;
5. Use those technical skills to plan, design and execute a piece of research which develops new understanding and perspectives with some independence;(vi) be able to communicate that new understanding to a variety of audiences and in a variety of written formats (including oral presentation, legal submission, law reform submission, and other critical research essay writing)
6. Consistent with the College’s commitment to law reform and social justice, have developed a critical understanding of the roles of refugee lawyers can play in promoting refugees’ access to justice and equality before the law.

Research-Led Teaching

The content of the course – including the readings and research-intensive means of assessment – is informed by the research interests, expertise and professional experience of the lecturers. Where relevant, their work will be included in the Reading Guide.

Required Resources

All reading resources will be accessible via the Reading Guide available on Wattle and through the ANU Library.

Recommended Resources

See Reading Guide for bibliography and resources.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Task submission times refer to Canberra time (AEST/AEDT).

Extensions late submission and penalties: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/extensions-late-submission-and-penalties

Deferred examination: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/deferred-examinations

Special consideration: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/special-assessment-consideration

Penalties for excess word length: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/word-length-and-excess-word-penalties

Further information about the course: is available from the course WATTLE page. Students are required to access the WATTLE site regularly throughout the course for any announcements relating to the course.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	I. Refugee Law: history, context and foundational principles Critical perspectives on modern refugee law a) Reading contemporary affairs as an international refugee lawyer b) The origins, evolution and structure of refugee law c) Refugee law - a view from the South
2	Principles of Refugee Law: d) Non-refoulement and asylum – contours, content and controversies
3	Principles of Refugee Law: e) Reconceptualising/weaponising the legal border: deterrence, detention, externalisation and extraterritoriality
4	II. Refugee Definition a) Exploring the refugee definition: Australian contexts & jurisprudence
5	b) The refugee definition (cont) – status determination, credibility, and narrative identities
6	c) Gender and critical perspectives of the definition
7	d) Refugee law and Palestinian refugees
8	e) Excluding the ‘non-deserving’ – art 1F and beyond
9	III. Protection and Solutions a) International protection and institutional supervision –UNHCR’s protection role and theories of protection
10	b) Solutions, cooperation and ‘solidarity’
11	c) Australian approaches to protection and solutions
12	d) Regional perspectives on protection and solutions – European, American and African regimes, and refugee ‘crises’

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1	10 %	30/03/2022	*	1,2,3,4,6
Option 2A: In-class Presentation	25 %	*	*	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Option 2B: Submission on behalf of a hypothetical claimant	25 %	26/04/2022	25/05/2022	1,2,4,6,7
Option 3A: Research Essay	55 %	25/05/2022	*	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Option 3B: Law Reform Submission	55 %	25/05/2022	*	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Quiz 2	10 %	09/06/2022	*	1,2,3,4,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

For all courses taught in any mode (whether face to face or online), the ANU College of Law considers participation in the classes offered to be an important part of the educational experience of the program. Students are expected to attend all classes.

Assessment Task 1

Quiz 1

Details of Task: Students must answer 10 multiple choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. The questions will focus on knowledge of the principles of refugee law arising from weeks 1-5.

Nature of the task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.

Weighting: 10%

Release: 11am, Monday 28 March 2022 via WATTLE.

Due Date: 11am, Wednesday 30 March 2022 via WATTLE. Submissions after the due date will not be accepted.If you experience unavoidable and extenuating circumstances and cannot sit the quiz at the due date and time, you should apply for an extension to the ANU College of Law Student and Education Services here: https://law.anu.edu.au/forms/assessment-extension-request. The College will give you one opportunity to sit the quiz, release 11am Thursday 31 March and due 11am Monday 4 April. This will be your final opportunity to sit the quiz. 

Duration: 60 minutes Once you log into the quiz, you will have 60 minutes to complete it. The quiz will finish automatically after 60 minutes and any open attempts will automatically close and be submitted by the due date and time so please allow sufficient time to complete the quiz.

Estimated return date: Once all eligible students have completed the quiz

Assessment Criteria:

1. Correct understanding and application of relevant law

Assessment Task 2

Option 2A: In-class Presentation

Brief Description: Beginning in Week 4 and ending in Week 12, students will have an opportunity to make oral presentations of 15-20 minutes based primarily on the ‘issues for consideration’ for each week’s topic in the course outline. Note that students are entitled to think broadly and critically for their presentations eg they can present 'reflective' pieces, present advocacy strategies, develop critiques or defences of government or NGO approaches etc.

The number of presentations will be capped at 18. Selection will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Nomination for presentation topics and weeks will be made available at 5pm on 1 March 2022. Two students may make class presentations at each seminar – or more in the event of joint presentations.

Each student making a presentation will submit a summary of approximately 200 words to the course convenor by email before the presentation is given.

The summary will be posted on the presentation page on Wattle, and will also assist in assessment of the class presentation, but assessment of the summary will not result in a lower mark than would be awarded for the oral presentation.

Students can undertake joint class presentations, but each student must speak separately in order for the lecturer to differentiate student performance.

Class presentations will vary significantly in topic, content, approach, style and technique. As a result, the weighting given to different aspects of the rubric and the expectation of the attainment of key ELOs will differ in each instance. There is not one assessment 'box' into which every student can be placed. The objective of the exercise to allow for diversity to thrive.

Nonetheless, most topics will allow students to develop 'advanced knowledge of the substance, rationale, and history of [relevant] the legal norms' (LO 1); familiarity with the legal problems arising out of interpretation and application of the Convention [or indeed other relevant instruments] (LO 2); an ability to discuss policy issues thereby generated (LO 3); an ability to identify relevant sources critiquing Australian law and policy (LO 4 – this will clearly not be relevant to all presentations); to attain technical skills for ascertaining and communicating an independent understanding of different perspectives of the legal / policy / theoretical issues researched (ELOs 5-6) and, where relevant, develop a critical understanding of the role of lawyers and law to the problem at hand (LO 7).

Nature of task: Compulsory (unless submitting "2B Submission on behalf of a hypothetical claimant"), and non-redeemable. Non-completion of this assessment task will result in receiving 0 for the task.

Value or weighting: 25% (Or 0% if 2B is completed instead)

Release: 5pm, Monday 1 March 2022

Due date: Presentations will take place in class between weeks 4 and 12. Due to the nature of the task, late submission or extension is not permitted.

Word limit: N/A

Estimated return date: Two weeks after presentation via Wattle.

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks: Where students deliver a joint law presentation, they will receive a joint assessment, but individual feedback based on their identified contributions in keeping with ANU policy which requires that students be provided with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills as individuals.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Understanding and discussion of relevant law and policy

2. Critical and analytical response to relevant material or question/task; development of argument and/or answer to the question

3. Creativity and originality of approach

4. Research of primary legal (case law and legislation) and scholarly secondary sources.

(a) Primary legal materials (legislation, case law, international instruments if relevant)

(b) Scholarly secondary materials (journals, monographs etc)

5. Structure including logical development of content/material.

6. Engagement with audience in terms of tone, eye contact, pace and delivery.

7. Awareness and effective use of time

Assessment Task 3

Option 2B: Submission on behalf of a hypothetical claimant

Brief Description: You will be provided with two to four hypothetical claimant situations. Students are to identify the relevant legal issues which arise in one chosen scenario, and to address at least two questions of law in detail by reference to relevant jurisprudence, applying the law to the facts before them. 

The Factual situations will be kept deliberately brief. Students may speculate about the existence and nature of certain facts which would need to be ascertained in an interview, but should not depart unduly from the facts given. Students are expected, where relevant, to refer to relevant country information in their answers. The focus should be on presenting brief but relevant legal arguments by reference to relevant case law and legislation in Australia. Cases from other jurisdictions can be cited, as can UNHCR materials, but not at the expense of Australian jurisprudence on point.

Students have a choice of considering the claims either: a) from the position of a legal representative for the asylum-seeker, making legal arguments for one’s client accordingly; or b) from the position of a lawyer being asked legal advice in which you can discuss the strength of the legal arguments and their likelihood of success.

Nature of task: Compulsory (unless delivering a class presentation as described in "2A. In-class Presentation"), and non-redeemable. Non-completion of this assessment task will result in receiving 0 for the task.

Value or weighting: 25% (Or 0% if 2A is completed instead)

Release: Friday 25 March 2022 on Wattle

Due date: 5pm, Tuesday 26 April 2022. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply. 

Word limit: 1,500 words, or 15-20 minutes if taking up the option to present oral arguments before a hypothetical member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Judge of the Federal Court.

Estimated return date: Wednesday, 25th May 2022.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Understanding and discussion of relevant law and policy

2. Critical and analytical response to relevant material or question/task.

3. Creativity and originality of approach

4. Research of primary legal (case law and legislation) and scholarly secondary sources.

(a) Primary legal materials (legislation, case law, international instruments if relevant)

(b) Scholarly secondary materials (journals, monographs etc)

5. Structure including logical development of content/material.

6. Engagement with audience in terms of tone, eye contact, pace and delivery.

7. Awareness and effective use of time

Assessment Task 4

Option 3A: Research Essay

Brief Description: The research assignment is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a specific issue in refugee law in depth, engaging with the scholarship and jurisprudence in the area. Topics can vary from an examination of contemporary case law in Australia or overseas, to questions about the current state of the discipline from a theoretical perspective. The lecturers will provide a list of suitable topics on WATTLE in Week 3. However, students are encouraged to formulate their own topics. These can be based on, but cannot be identical to, the topic upon which a student writes or presents in assessment tasks 2A or 2B. The topic must be approved by the convenors by the end of week 8 (at the latest)

As with class presentations, research papers will vary significantly in topic, content, orientation, approach, style and technique. As a result, the weighting given to different aspects of the rubric and the expectation of the attainment of key LOs will differ in each instance. For instance, some students may choose to focus on theoretical and critical issues, others will want to dig into a specific legal problem using traditional legal tools. Some will write in a polemical style; others will approach their topic with more detachment. These are all legitimate approaches, allowing students to place weight on the development of different but complementary skills.

Despite this deliberate diversity, all topics will provide students with an opportunity to develop 'advanced knowledge of the substance, rationale, and history of [relevant] the legal norms' (LO 1); familiarity with the legal problems arising out of interpretation and application of the Convention [or other relevant instruments] (LO 2); an ability to discuss policy issues thereby generated (LO 3); an ability to identify relevant sources critiquing Australian law and policy (LO 4 – this will clearly not be relevant to non-Australian topics); to attain technical skills for ascertaining and communicating an independent understanding of different perspectives of the legal / policy / theoretical issues researched (LOs 5 and 6) and, where relevant, sharpen their critical understanding of the role of lawyers and law to the problem at hand (LO 7). As noted, however, different LOs will come to fore depending upon the topic developed.

Nature of task: Compulsory (unless undertaking 3B Law Reform Submission) and non-redeemable. Non-completion of this assessment task will result in a 0 for the task

Value or weighting: 55%

Release: Essay topics will be released on Wattle in Week 3. All students must confirm what topic they are doing by the end of Week 8 at latest.

Due date: 5pm, Wednesday 25 May 2022. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply. 

Word Limit: 2750-3,100 words

Referencing Requirements: Refer to the current edition of the AGLC

Other requirements: Text should be double-spaced. A Bibliography must be included.

Estimated return date: The research papers will be returned to students with the marker’s comments at the end of the examination period via Turnitin. However, students are encouraged to meet with one of the lecturers to discuss their progress and methodology during the Semester.

Assessment Criteria:

1.Understanding and discussion of relevant law

2.Argument and response to question

3.Critical evaluation of material

4. Creativity and originality of approach

5. Research of primary legal (case law and legislation) and scholarly secondary sources.

(a) Primary legal materials (legislation, case law, international instruments if relevant)

(b) Scholarly secondary materials (journals, monographs etc)

6. Referencing and compliance with AGLC.

7. Effective use of words and word limit to address key issues

8. Expression and written communication including use of legal terminology, spelling etc.

9. Structure including logical development of content/material.

10. Effective use of headings.

Assessment Task 5

Option 3B: Law Reform Submission

Brief Description:?

This component is aimed at encouraging students to think deeply about current problems with, and potential changes to, refugee law. The student/s must research parts of the relevant law warranting review or reform and use case studies to illustrate the need for review or reform. The area of law can be domestic or international, and must be approved by the lecturers. Students can also undertake a submission in pairs. Members of a pair must submit a ‘statement’ of contributions, in which they acknowledge that they all contributed equally (or set out how the load was spread), and identify their respective contributions.

The law reform submission provides an opportunity for students to develop a very specific skill set and communication technique. Guidance will be given to students interested in taking this option instead of the Research Assignment. Although the assessment criteria will be somewhat different as a result, the length of the piece will ensure that an opportunity to develop all LOs.

In the course of researching and analysing a specific legal problem, and writing a persuasive law reform submission, students will be provided with an opportunity to develop 'advanced knowledge of the substance, rationale, and history of [relevant] the legal norms' (LO 1); familiarity with the legal problems arising out of interpretation and application of the Convention [or other relevant instruments] (LO 2); an ability to discuss policy issues thereby generated (LO 3); an ability to identify relevant sources critiquing Australian law and policy (LO 4 – this will clearly not be relevant to non-Australian topics); to attain technical skills for ascertaining and communicating an independent understanding of different perspectives of the legal / policy / theoretical issues researched (LOs 5 and 6) and, in particular, sharpen their critical understanding of the role of lawyers and law to the problem at hand (LO 7).

Nature of task: Compulsory (unless undertaking 3A Research Essay) and non-redeemable. Non-completion of this assessment task will result in a 0 for the task

Value or weighting: 55%

Release: the lecturers may suggest potential topics as they arise. Students must confirm what topic they are doing by the end of Week 8 at latest.

Due date: 5pm Wednesday, 25 May 2022. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply. 

Word Limit: 2750-3,100 words or 5,500-6,200 if undertaken as a pair.

Extensions: Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply. 

Referencing Requirements: Refer to the current edition of the AGLC.

Other requirements: Text should be double-spaced. A Bibliography must be included.

Estimated return date: The research papers will be returned to students with the marker’s comments at the end of the examination period via Turnitin. However, students are encouraged to meet with one of the lecturers to discuss their progress and methodology during the Semester.

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (max of 2 in group): where students deliver a joint law reform submission, they will receive a joint assessment, but individual feedback based on their identified contributions in keeping with ANU policy which requires that students be provided with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills as individuals.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Understanding and discussion of relevant legal and policy issues

2. Argument and response to question

3. Critical evaluation of material

4. Creativity and originality of approach

5. Research of primary legal (case law and legislation) and scholarly secondary sources.

(a) Primary legal materials (legislation, case law, international instruments if relevant)

(b) Scholarly secondary materials (journals, monographs etc)

6. Referencing and compliance with AGLC.

7. Effective use of words and word limit to address key issues

8. Expression and written communication including use of legal terminology, spelling etc.

9. Structure including logical development of content/material.

10. Effective use of headings.

Assessment Task 6

Quiz 2

Details of Task: Students must answer 10 multiple choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. The questions will focus on knowledge of the principles of refugee law arising from weeks 6-12.

Nature of the task: Compulsory. Failure to participate will result in 0 marks for this task. If you experience unavoidable and extenuating circumstances and cannot sit the quiz at the due date and time, you should apply for an extension to the College of Law student admin team here:

 https://law.anu.edu.au/forms/assessment-extension-request

The College will give you one opportunity to sit the quiz, at the same time one week later. This will be your final opportunity to sit the quiz. 

Weighting: 10%

Release: 11am, Tuesday 7 June 2022 via WATTLE.

Due Date: 11am, Thursday 9 June 2022 via WATTLE.

Duration: 60 minutes Once you log into the quiz, you will have 60 minutes to complete it. The quiz will finish automatically after 60 minutes and any open attempts will automatically close and be submitted by the due date and time so please allow sufficient time to complete the quiz.

Estimated return date: Once all eligible students have completed the quiz

Assessment Criteria:

1. Correct understanding and application of relevant law

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.
• Late submission is not accepted for test or examinations.
• Late submission with an extension. To ensure equity for all students, the 5% penalty per working day for late submission of work does not apply if you have been given an extension. Where an extension is granted, the revised due date and submission time is provided in writing. Please note that the revised due date is calculated by including weekends and public holidays. Regardless of which day of the week the revised due date falls on, students who submit after that date are penalised by 5% of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

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Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
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• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
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