This course is intended to provide students who have not previously studied competition law, with an introduction to the legal, economic and regulatory foundations of competition law and policy in Australia.
This course will look at the way firms attempt to exercise market power or otherwise attempt to manipulate the market in order to eliminate or substantially lessen competition; to the detriment of consumers. And it’s about how the Federal government attempts to prevent this sort of anticompetitive conduct through enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (“the CCA”).
But since firms are controlled by people, at another level, this course is really about greed for profit, lust for power, blatant manipulation, secret factions, ruthless betrayal, spiteful vengeance, high-handed arrogance, ludicrous corporate rationalizations, political farce and the occasional win for justice.
The last five years have seen an extraordinary amount of legislative change to Australia’s competition and consumer protection regimes and in 2010, the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Act (No 2) 2010 (Cth) (“the Amendment Act’) introduced the Australian Consumer Law. Although the Amendment Act does not affect the restrictive trade practices regime, it did rename the former Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (“the CCA”).
From 1 January 2011, the CCA was re-named as the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) ("the CCA") and it is this legislation that will be explored in this course. In particular, it will focus on Part IV of the CCA; the Part that prohibits various forms of anticompetitive conduct.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify and explain the foundation principles of Australia’s National Competition Policy (“NCP”) and the role of the CCA in the NCP;
- Identify, interpret and explain the economic concepts behind the anti-competitive conduct prohibitions in Part IV of the CCA;
- Identify, critically analyse and apply the elements that must be satisfied in order to establish a contravention of Part IV of the CCA; and
- Critically examine, evaluate and use the principal case-authorities involving Part IV of the CCA to demonstrate master of knowledge and understanding of the way in which courts have interpreted the elements of Part IV of the CCA;
- Identify, critically evaluate and apply to complex situations, the ways in which contraventions of the anticompetitive provisions of the CCA are addressed through the penalties and remedies in the CCA;
- Interpret and critically evaluate the enforcement program of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“the ACCC”) and the ways in which the ACCC seeks to ensure compliance with the CCA; and
- Apply research principles and methods to identify recent developments in competition law and critically reflect on the significance of those developments.
Research-Led Teaching
Some assessments have a research component. Students will need to undertake research on the main legal search engines (e.g. Austlii and LexisNexis AU). Students should also be familiar with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website.
Field Trips
There is no field trip in relation to this course.
Additional Course Costs
N/A
Examination Material or equipment
Prescribed and other online materials are required for assessment. Some assessments will have a research component.
Required Resources
- Alex Bruce, ‘Australian Competition Law’ (4th Edition) (LexisNexis, Sydney 2021). Students may acquire this text from the publisher or from a third-party re-seller (e.g. Booktopia)
- Jurisprudentia, ‘Competition Law I, II and III’ (Student Guide Cards) (Jurisprudentia, Sydney, 2023). Students may acquire these Student Guide Cards online from the publisher at https://www.jurisprudentia.com.au/.
Recommended Resources
Miller's Australian Competition and Consumer Law Annotated 45th Edition 2023.
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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.
Other Information
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
Penalties for excess word length: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/word-length-and-excess-word-penalties
Distribution of Grades Policy: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/grading
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 details on weekly classes and any announcements relating to the course.
Class Schedule
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Tutorial Registration
No tutorial registration available, required, or expected. Please refer to ANU Timetabling for the schedule. Some weeks will combine live lectures (with a break in between) and 40-minutes of workshop/discussions, focusing on a problem question or policy problem highlighting critical aspects of competition law and policy in practice that will require proactive student engagement on real-world competition law and policy issues.
Assessment Summary
| Assessment task | Value | Due Date | Return of assessment | Learning Outcomes |
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| Class Participation | 10 % | 29/07/2023 | 07/08/2023 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Quiz | 20 % | 24/07/2023 | 01/08/2023 | 1,4 |
| Case Note | 30 % | 28/07/2023 | 14/08/2023 | 1,2,3 |
| Take Home Assessment | 40 % | 07/08/2023 | 30/08/2023 | 1,4 |
* 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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:
- Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
- Extenuating Circumstances Application
- Student Surveys and Evaluations
- Deferred Examinations
- Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
- Code of practice for teaching and learning
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 Skills website. 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.
If circumstances arise which are beyond a student’s control and they are unable to attend a class, the student should contact the Course Convenor in advance (where possible), so that the convenor can adjust their expectations in relation to numbers for that class. If it is not possible to give advance notice, students should send the convenor an email as soon as possible with evidence to support the reason for failure to attend.
Examination(s)
There is no final examination for this course.
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Class Participation
Details of Task: This component is based on the student's proactive participation in class. Consistent failure to attend and participate in classes will result in a reduced mark. Marks are however based on quality rather than quantity of participation.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to complete will result in a mark of zero for this task.
Weighting: 10%
Due date: 29 July 2023
Estimated return date: 7 August 2023
Assessment Criteria:
1. You are expected to be involved in class discussion and will not pass merely because you attend class.
2. Students may be asked random questions in class (so please be up to date with your readings from the prescribed textbook).
3. Class participation develops your understanding of the material and your analytical and problem-solving skills. It develops your ability to think critically. It provides you with instant and continuous feedback on your progress.
4. The following factors will be taken into account in assessing class participation:
(i) Quality of preparation judged by consistency and evidence of reading analysis and understanding;
(ii) Quality of contribution to discussion judged by relevance of comments, ability to identify issues, analysis and application of relevant law, awareness of ethical values, ability to present a persuasive argument and ability to communicate effectively; and
(iii) Attitude to learning and the subject.
5. Infrequent but very good contributions will be more favourably regarded than poorly informed or ill-considered contributions. The quality of questions will be noted.
6. Class attendance is obligatory as this is an intensive course.
Assessment Task 2
Learning Outcomes: 1,4
Quiz
Details of Task:The quiz consists of 20 multiple choice questions. Each multiple choice question is worth 1 mark. The answer is either right or wrong.
The quiz focuses on the topic of: (i) cartels; (ii) anticompetitive agreements; (iii) misuse of market power; and (iv) exclusive dealing. There is no need for research for the quiz. All quiz questions are based on information in Perci, the prescribed materials and power-point slides.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to complete will result in a mark of zero for this task.
Weighting: 20%
Release: 9am, Monday 17 July 2023 via Wattle
Duration: 30 minutes. Once you have commenced your attempt, you will have 30 minutes to complete it. The quiz will finish after 30 minutes and any open attempts will close and be submitted automatically. Please allow sufficient time to complete your attempt.
Due Date: 5pm, Monday 24 July 2023. If you experience extenuating circumstances and cannot attempt the assessment on the due date and time, you should apply for an extension here. The College will give you one final opportunity to complete the assessment, at the same time one week later. If you have already accessed the assessment, you will not be approved an extension and will need to complete the task by the due date.
Navigation: Backwards navigation is not permitted.
Estimated Return Date: 1 August 2023
Assessment Criteria: The mark for the quiz will be based on the number of correct responses.
Assessment Task 3
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3
Case Note
Details of Task: Write a case-note on only one of the following three cases:
- ACCC v Visy Industries Holdings Pty Ltd (No 3) (2007) 244 ALR 673 (a penalty case concerning alleged cartel conduct in the form of price fixing and market allocation). In your case-note, answer the following questions:
1.1 If this case was commencing after 24 July 2009, do you think it would be a case that would be prosecuted for criminal offences?
1.2 Do you think the pecuniary penalties in this case were sufficient?
1.3 Do you think civil pecuniary penalties alone are sufficient to deter cartel conduct?
2. Boral Besser Masonry Ltd (now Boral Masonry Ltd) v ACCC (2003) 195 ALR 609 (a High Court case concerning alleged misuse of market power in the form of
predatory pricing). In your case-note, answer the following question:
2.1 Do you think this case would have a different outcome under the current threshold test for s 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)?
2.2 Do you agree with the decision and why?
2.3 Do you think the current s 46 substantially lessening competition test is a better test than the former taking advantage test?
3. Castlemaine Tooheys Ltd v Williams & Hodgson Transport Pty Ltd (1986) 68 ALR 376 (a High Court concerned alleged exclusive dealing in the form of third-line
forcing). In your case-note, answer the following question:
3.1 Do you think this case would have a different outcome under the current threshold test for s 47 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)?
3.2 Do you agree with this decision, why?
3.3 Do you consider s 47 to be a complex provision and if so, should be amended to make it simpler?
You can find each of these cases on Austlii at http://www.austlii.edu.au/.
You case note should be well structured. It should set out the facts, judgment and implications of the case you selected.
Please use headings and sub-headings.
For reference, there are many examples of case notes online that you may wish to review before writing your own case note.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to complete will result in a mark of zero for this task.
Weighting: 30%
Release: 9am, Monday 10 July 2023
Due Date: 5pm, Friday 28 July 2023 via Turnitin. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply.
Estimated Return Date: 14 August 2023
Word limit: 2,000 words (inclusive headings, footnotes excluded) a 10% leeway is given.
Submission Requirement: Your submission must be made in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). PDF files will not be accepted. Footnotes should be used for the referencing of all sources. There are strict formatting requirements with which students are required to comply. The course convenor reserves the right to refuse to mark assignments that are not submitted in accordance with formatting requirements:
- Ensure your student number, eg. uXXXXXXX, appears on the footer of each page;
- Do not manipulate the margins of the page;
- Conform to a standard size and type of font such as 11.5-12 point fonts in Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman;
- Assignments must be one and a half spaced or double spaced;
- Number all pages consecutively; and
- Students must use footnotes in accordance with the AGLC (4th Edition).
Marking and Feedback: Marking and feedback will be both specific and general. Please see Marking Rubic below.
Rubric
| Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
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Critical Case Analysis | Advances persuasive arguments that effectively analyses the relevant case to current policies, doctrines, and/or practices. | Concise, relevant, and accurate statements of facts and ratio. Advances insightful arguments and clearly identifies and analyses important issues. Strong and original articulation of the contribution that the case makes to relevant areas of law. | Concise and accurate discussion of facts and ratio of the case. Good attempt to identify the contribution that the case makes to relevant areas of law. Some articulation of original argument, analysis, and evaluation of relevant legal issues. | Presents a satisfactory description of the relevant case, policies, and doctrines. Reasoned argument, yet a descriptive summary of material relevant to question. | Poor or incorrect identification of relevant issues and impact of the case. Poor or incorrect statements or analysis of court or individual judges’ decisions. Shows little or no indication that the case has been read and understood. Inappropriate and/or irrelevant content. OR Plagiarism, use of other students’ work and/or ‘recycling’ own work from other units. |
Capacity to structure and communicate arguments clearly and effectively | Exceptionally well written. High-level clarity, coherence, and concision demonstrating careful thought and good editing. Free of spelling and grammatical errors. | Well written with good clarity, coherence, and concision demonstrating careful thought and editing. Minor errors of spelling and/or grammar. | Well written with mostly clear, coherent, and concise expression demonstrating editing. Some spelling and/or grammatical errors. | Written with some clear, coherent, and concise expression. Some spelling and/or grammatical errors. Proofing incomplete. | Poorly written with incoherent expression. Major spelling and/or grammatical errors. Proofing incomplete. |
Legal writing skills | The case note is consistently well constructed. Impeccable grammar, spelling and punctuation | The essay is generally well constructed with clear paragraphs. Well written. Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation. | The paper is mostly well constructed; paragraphs may include some information varying from the topic sentence.
Fairly well written. Few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. | Attempts to structure the paper, however, information in paragraphs may vary from the topic sentence.
Writing requires some improvement. Errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation | The paper is disorganised; paragraphs have no clear point and/or structure.
Poorly written. Frequent errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. |
Appropriate and accurate acknowledgement of all sources using AGLC4. | Highly selective and skillful use of sources to support answers. All sources were acknowledged accurately and appropriately using AGLC4 citation method. | Selective and good use of sources to support own answers. All sources were acknowledged accurately and appropriately using AGLC4 citation method. | Good use of sources to support answers. All sources were acknowledged accurately and appropriately using AGLC4 citation method. | Sources used excessively or inappropriately, or as a substitute for own answers. Superficial use of material and tendency to paraphrase and/or quote heavily. Most sources acknowledged accurately and appropriately using AGLC4 citation method. | Incorrect use of sources to support own answers OR sources acknowledged incorrectly, inaccurately, or inappropriately with poor use of AGLC4 citation method. |
Assessment Task 4
Learning Outcomes: 1,4
Take Home Assessment
Details of Task: The Final Take-Home Assessment consists of one hypothetical problem. There are 5 short questions. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are worth 10% each. Questions 4 and 5 are worth 5% each. Answer the short questions as problem questions and not as answers to theory questions. In other words, you do not need an introduction or conclusion. Please use headings (e.g. Person X v Person Y), sub-headings (e.g. Section 46 of the CCA), and sub-sub-headings (e.g. Predatory pricing). This will help with focus of your answers and save words.
Hint: Although the break-down of the word limit to each question is left to your own judgment, as a rule of thumb, I suggest that you portion around 600 words per questions 1, 2 and 3 and around 300 words for questions 4 and 5.
Focus of Topics
In terms of assessment, the follow may be included:
All relevant definitions that were discussed in class (e.g. market, market power, substantial lessening of competition (including s 4G), contract, arrangement or understanding, purpose, effect or likely effect, provision, concerted practice, etc.);
Accessorial liability and attempt to contravene (i.e. ss 75B and 76(1)(b)-76(1)(f) of the CCA);
Cartel conduct provisions (i.e. ss 45AD, 45AF, 45AG, 45AJ and 45AK);
Contracts, arrangements or understandings that restrict dealings or affect competition (i.e. s 45(1));
Misuse of market power (i.e. s 46(1));
Exclusive dealing (i.e. ss 47(1) - 47(10));
Resale price maintenance (i.e. ss 48(1) and 48(2), 96(1)-96(3), 96A and 97);
Mergers and Acquisitions (i.e. ss 50(1) - 50(3));
Notification (i.e. s 93); and
Authorisation (i.e. s 88).
In terms of competition law, the following is not included:
Exceptions to cartel provisions (i.e. s 45AL – s 45AU);
Secondary Boycott provisions (i.e. s 45DA to s 45EB);
Misuse of Market Power – corporation with substantial degree of power in the trans-Tasman market and No immunity from jurisdiction in relation to certain New Zealand laws (i.e. ss 46A and 46B);
Dual listed company arrangements (i.e. s 49);
Acquisitions that occur outside Australia (i.e. s 50A);
Exceptions (i.e. s 51);
Concurrent operation of State and Territory laws.
Public and Private Remedies.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to complete will result in a mark of zero for this task.
Weighting: 40%
Assessment Type: Hypothetical Problem Question
Release: 9am, Monday 31 July 2023 via WATTLE
Due Date: 5pm, Monday 7 August 2023 via Turnitin. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply. If you experience extenuating circumstances and cannot attempt the assessment on the due date and time, you should apply for an extension here. The College will give you one final opportunity to complete the assessment, at the same time one week later.
Estimated Return Date: 30 August 2023
Word limit: 2,500 words (inclusive of headings, but footnotes are excluded), with a 10% leeway is given.
Submission: Your submission must be made in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). PDF files will not be accepted. (If applicable) Footnotes should be used for the referencing of all sources. All references should be compliant with the current edition of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
Additional Information:
Suggested Approach for Preparation
There is no set approach for preparing for the Final Take-Home. Each student will likely have their own approach. As a suggestion, and only a suggestion, I recommend that you do, at least, the following:
- View and familiarise yourself with the provisions of the CCA that we covered in class on Austlii (e.g. cartel provisions, ss 45, 46, etc.);
- Read at least 2-3 cases (or at the very least summaries of those cases) under each heading from the reading list I have provided online, if you have not already;
- Listen to the lectures on competition law that were uploaded online, if you have not already;
- Read the Perci material online, if you have not already and
Have a try at the Sample Hypothetical Problem. I note that I will be going through this in some detail in our final class.
Marking and Comments
For the sake of clarity, marking will be primarily focused on:
- Identification of correct legal issues; and
- Analysis and application of the law to the facts (both in terms of reference to the correct legislative provision(s) (or sub-provisions) and relevant case-law).
Ancillary marks will be awarded for:
- Presentation;
- Structure;
- Written expression; and
- Footnotes (AGLC 4th ed required).
Please see Marking Rubric below.
Rubric
| Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
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Identify core legal issues | All core legal issues are accurately and comprehensively identified. | Almost all core legal issues identified clearly and accurately. | Some detailed and correct core legal issues identified. | Some core legal issues not correctly identified or not clear. | Core legal issues are not correctly identified or not identified at all. |
Cite relevant legislative provisions. Apply case-law to the fact to analyse/solve the problem/issues | Thorough application of case-law to analyse/solve the problem/issue and extensive explanation. | Clear application of case-law to analyse/solve the problem with appropriate explanation. | Applies case-law mostly appropriately to analyse/solve the problem and explains why. | Attempts to apply case-law to analyse/solve the problem; case-law not always appropriate and/or some explanation given. | Does not attempt to apply case-law or applies the law incorrectly; little or no explanation why. |
Construct and critically analyse arguments | Student has constructed one or more arguments that are sophisticated in the command, synthesis and adaption of complex and diverse content | Student has constructed one or more arguments that are sophisticated in the command, synthesis and adaption of complex and diverse content | Student has identified the core legal issues and has developed one or more arguments some of which are well supported by the relevant primary sources and some which are not. | Student has identified the core legal issues and has developed one or more arguments but has not robustly supported their work by sufficiently engaging with the relevant primary sources. | Student has not presented arguments that are supported by sufficient authority. The work is mostly descriptive and demonstrates little command of the salient issues. The student has neglected to sufficiently identify the core legal issues. |
Legal writing skills | The paper is consistently well constructed. Referencing consistently follows AGLC style, with no errors. Beautifully written. Impeccable grammar, spelling and punctuation | The essay is generally well constructed with clear paragraphs. Well written. Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation. Referencing generally follows AGLC style, with minimal minor errors only. | The paper is mostly well constructed; paragraphs may include some information varying from the topic sentence.
Referencing mostly follows AGLC style, with some minor errors only. Fairly well written. Few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. | Attempts to structure the paper, however, information in paragraphs may vary from the topic sentence.
AGLC style used inconsistently, with some major errors including some key information missing from the citation. Writing requires some improvement. Errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation | The paper is disorganised; paragraphs have no clear point and/or structure.
References not according to AGLC style, with frequent errors.
Poorly written. Frequent errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.
The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.
The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.
The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.
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 tests 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 granted an extension. Where an extension is granted, the revised due date and submission time will be provided in writing. Importantly, any revised due date is inclusive of weekends and public holidays. Regardless of which day of the week the revised due date falls on, students who submit after that date will be penalised by 5% of the possible marks available for the task per 24-hour period.
Referencing Requirements
The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.
Returning Assignments
All marks and feedback will be provided by the return date listed in the class summary.
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.
Resubmission of Assignments
You can only upload your assessment once on Turnitin. Multiple submissions are not permitted.
Privacy Notice
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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.
Distribution of grades policy
Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.
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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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).
- ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
- ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
- ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
- ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
- ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
- ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students
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