Intellectual property law has deeply impacted how people interact with information, knowledge, symbols, place names etc., and has become an essential area of commercial legal practice. This course first introduces students to the fundamentals of intellectual property, which is followed by an overview of key IP areas, including patents, confidential information, copyright, trademarks, and geographical indications. In each area, the discussion covers the protected subject matter, rights conferred, and the nature of infringement. It approaches these issues with a balanced consideration of stipulations in both international treaties (including the TRIPS Agreement and subsequent trade agreements) and domestic legislation.

This course further covers cutting-edge IP issues at international or domestic levels, including the biopiracy and requirement to disclose sources of genetic resources and related traditional knowledge in patent applications, COVID-related IP Waiver negotiations at the WTO and other multilateral fora, geographical indications in recent trade agreements, and indigenous cultural and intellectual property. Discussion of these issues encourages the students to take an integrated approach to analyse complex IP issues and develop insights to advise different stakeholders to protect their intellectual assets in the context of a globalised market and open innovation. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Synthesise legal issues across different domains of intellectual property and develop strategic and inclusive insights (in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ diverse perspectives) to advise businesses and communities to protect their intellectual assets and promote collaborative and open innovation,
2. Solve complex intellectual property problems by synthesising and analysing principles of law relating to patents, confidential information, copyright, trademarks and geographical indications,
3. Critically evaluate the nature of debate in the cutting-edge IP issues and their potential impact on societies,
4. Propose directions for legal and regulatory reforms at the societal, national and international levels,
5. Interpret and communicate theoretical propositions, legal principles, conclusions and professional decisions to legal and non-legal audiences in oral and written formats.

Required Resources

There is no prescribed textbook for this course; however, students will need to access international intellectual property treaties and national legislation via the World Intellectual Property Organisation database (WIPO Lex). A full list of readings will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

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

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

Extenuating circumstances: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/extenuating-circumstances-application

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 any announcements relating to the course.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ANU Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as providing clear guidance on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies.

The following resources may also be useful:

• The ANU Library's Libguide is a valuable resource for gaining a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in academia.

• The ANU Academic Skills site provides useful information to ensure that you leverage AI responsibly and effectively.

• The ANU College of Law Academic Integrity and Misconduct site provides content related to legal implications, ethical guidelines, and considerations when dealing with AI in the context of law.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Fundamentals of intellectual property Intellectual property is a term that has been widely used in legal and other disciplines. Nonetheless, what this term entails remains elusive. This session will discuss the definitions of intellectual property, introduce various theories underlining intellectual property, provide an overview of the structure of intellectual property law, and the considerations and explanations of Australian intellectual property law.	In line with the University’s recording policy, lectures, seminars and lectorials will be recorded and made available for students on Echo360. However, lecture recordings are only an additional resource and they should not be taken as a substitute for regular attendance. If a recording does fail, there is no guarantee a replacement recording will be provided.This is a semi-intensive course that will be delivered at 2-5pm, on Tuesdays between 30 January and 5 March, and at 2-5pm, on Thursdays between 8 February and 22 February.
2	International intellectual property regulation: history and debatesWe cannot understand intellectual property law without investigating the increasingly important internationalisation of intellectual property law, in particular, the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement). In the first part of this session, Professor Peter Drahos and Professor John Braithwaite, the author of Information Feudalism, will reflect on their book on the history of TRIPS negotiation and the post-TRIPS trend in the last two decades. In the second part, one of the specific contentious issues, intellectual property and climate change, will be illustrated.
3	Patents and undisclosed informationPatents confer an exclusive right to exploit an invented product or process. To get a patent, the invention must satisfy the patentability requirements (novelty, inventive steps and utility), and the patent laws have excluded certain subject matter from getting a patent. The threshold to obtain patent protection is much higher than that for copyright, and the rights obtained are much stronger. Partly because of this, the period of patent protection is up to twenty years. There are also limitations to patents, including compulsory and compulsory licences. The second part of the session will focus on undisclosed information. Unlike other types of intellectual property, undisclosed information may not have a statute foundation for its protection. The discussion will start with Article 39 of the TRIPS Agreement and continue with contractual obligations to protect undisclosed information, the equitable obligation of confidence in the Australian context, and business considerations of protecting knowledge through undisclosed information and patenting.
4	Disclosure obligations and data exclusivity To be granted a patent, an invention must meet the novelty and inventive step requirements. Bioprospecting may involve the discovery of novel biological compounds or genetic sequences based on genetic resources or traditional knowledge. The disclosure of the source of genetic resources and/or traditional knowledge in the patent application is, therefore, a useful way of preventing unauthorised access and use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. Data exclusivity is a cutting-edge issue in the recent development of IP law for pharmaceutical innovations. It is developed as a sui generis protection, as an alternative to or in addition to undisclosed information for clinical trial data and other data. Although the TRIPS Agreement does not specify data exclusivity for clinical trial data and other data, it is increasingly included in the IP chapter in a recent trade agreement.	Assessment 1 Group presentation
5	Trademarks and GIsTrademarks are signs used to distinguish between products of one person from another, be they goods or services. A registered trademark owner can prevent others from using the same or deceptively similar trademark regarding similar goods or services or closely related goods or services. Well-known trademarks can get additional protection. This session will also discuss the differences between registered trademarks and the tort of passing off. In the second half of the session, Dr Hazel Moir will present the basics for protecting geographical indications.
6	Coca-Cola Bottle and GIs in the free trade agreementsCoca-Cola is a classic case of strategic use of various types of intellectual property over a century. We will focus on the Coca-Cola bottle, its role as a trademark and trade dress, as well as its role in advertisement and its relationship with a design patent. The second part will focus on GI provisions in free trade agreements, in particular between the EU and other countries. It will discuss the economic preference and legal provisions in recent bilateral FTAs, including the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, with a focus on cheese names.	Assessment 1 Group presentation
7	Copyright and indigenous cultural and intellectual property         Copyright confers rights in relation to the reproduction and dissemination of material that expresses ideas or information. Materials that can receive copyright protection include literary, artistic, dramatic and musical works. Material does not require registration to be protected by copyright. Instead, copyright is generated automatically as long as the expression is reduced to a material form.  Copyright does not prevent alternative or independently created expressions of the same ideas or information. Therefore, as compared with patents and trademarks, the scope of copyright protection is more limited. Copyright legislation also confirms moral rights in addition to economic rights. There are also certain limitations and exceptions to copyright protection. Indigenous cultural and intellectual property is a way to protect indigenous knowledge, which is particularly important in the Australian context. It will focus on to what extent extractive property rights would be suitable to protect such knowledge and associated challenges.
8	Micky Mouse and Mike Tyson’s tattoo In 2024, the copyright for Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse character, officially expired and came into the public domain. This session will focus on Disney's efforts to extend copyright protection, the scope of copyright expiration, and the business strategy of Disney through copyright and trademarks to continue to protect the exclusive rights of the character. It will also discuss the implications for the public domain and the possibility of using it in the form of parody. The second part of the session will focus on the facial tattoo of Mike Tyson, the American former professional boxer, by tattooist Victor Whitmill. The tattoo design was said to be influenced by the flow of Maori art, facial moko. In Maori culture, this traditional facial tattoo holds great cultural and spiritual significance, representing a privilege reserved for respected culture insiders and convening a person's genealogy, social status, and life history. Nonetheless, Whitmill claimed copyright ownership over the tattoo and sued unauthorised use of the copy of the tattoo against Warner Bros. in its movie, The Hangover Part II. Taking together, the discussion on Mike Tyson’s tattoo will unfold much more meaning than its face value, in particular the difficulty of cultural appropriation claims and the copyright law’s Western bias.	Assessment 1 Group presentation
9	Review and Q&AThis session will review the basic principles and how completing principles have been adopted by different stakeholders to advance their claims and pursue their interests. Students’ questions will be answered on the final assessment of the research essay.

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Group study and presentation	30 %	*	08/03/2024	1,2,3,4,5
Policy submission	20 %	04/03/2024	22/03/2024	1,2,3,4,5
Research essay	50 %	02/04/2024	22/04/2024	1,2,3,4,5

* 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.

Assessment Task 1

Group study and presentation

Details of Task: In sessions 4, 6 and 8 of this course, each student is expected to give a 10-minute presentation on one specific question relevant to the topic of the session. The question is based on the content of the previous session, but the students are asked to do their own research to apply basic principles to an issue, synthesise the positions of different stakeholders or solve the given problem. The allocation of the question to each student will be released on January 31.

In addition to their individual presentation, the students are expected to actively engage with other students in group research and work collaboratively. Roughly 5-6 students will form one group to research one topic. 

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

Weighting: 30%

Release: 6 February for Session 4, February 13 for Session 6, 20 February for Session 8.

Duration: 10 minutes for each presentation.

Submission Requirements: Presentation will be given and assessed during the session.

Due Date: N/A. Due to the nature of the task, extensions will NOT be permitted.

Estimated Return Date: 8 March 2024

Assessment Criteria: see the rubrics

Rubric

Assessment criteria	Not Satisfactory	Pass	Credit	Distinction	High Distinction
Argument, structure and response to question	Does not develop a clear theme or argument. Fails to identify and review issues raised. Offers no conclusions.? Logical organisation and development of ideas not evident.	States a theme or argument but does not develop it. Identifies and reviews some of the issues raised. Offers conclusions but they may not follow clearly from the discussion.? Some organisation and development of ideas.	Identifies a theme or argument, but does not consistently develop it. Identifies and reviews most of the issues raised by the topic. Conclusions made mostly reflect the argument. Evidence of logical organisation of thoughts and development of most ideas.?	Develops a clear theme or argument. Identifies and reviews all the issues raised by the topic. Conclusions made reflect the argument. Structure of the presentation facilitates effective flow of ideas.	Identifies and reviews all the issues raised by the topic. Develops a theme, argument, and reflection, providing basis to the student’s opinion. Conclusions made comprehensively reflect the argument.? Development of ideas are explicitly presented within the structure of the presentation.
Effective use of time and engagement with audience in terms of tone, eye contact, pace, delivery and interaction	Insufficient length or significantly over-length. No evidence of attempt to engage audience.	Poor use of time. Within time limit but unbalanced in emphasis. Communicates with a limited sense of audience; and, with reliance on notes and slides.	Time is well-balanced in emphasis through the introduction, body and conclusion(s). Evidence of some engagement and connection with audience. Maintains eye contact but does not respond to the audience and sometimes relies on notes and slides.	Maintains control over timing in conjunction with audience engagement. Effective engagement and connection with audience. Well-prepared, not reliant on notes and slides. Slides complement the presentation.	Maintains control over timing in conjunction with audience engagement. High level of engagement and connection. Adapts to the level of engagement of the audience.
Active participation in group research, collaborate with others and support the team	Shows minimal participation in group research. Not sufficiently contribute to the Padlet forum, and not provides support for others.	Participate in group research at a basic level. Show limited contribution to the Padlet forum and limited support to help others in answering their questions.	Evidence of active participation in group research. Evidence of effective collaboration in Padlet forum through responding to questions and comments by others. Offers support to others to prepare for their presentations.	Actively contribute to the group research. Effectively engage with others in the Padlet forum through frequent responding to questions and comments by others. Actively support others by providing constructive suggestions in their response and comments.	Actively contribute to the group research. Effectively engage with others in the Padlet forum through frequent responding to questions and comments by others. Actively support others by providing constructive suggestions in their response and comments. Support acknowledged by peers in the same group in their presentation.

Assessment Task 2

Policy submission

Details of Task: In this task, each student is expected to draft a submission to the Commonwealth government on a given topic that is relevant to the learning activities covered by this course. The submission should clearly state the policy problem or issue the submission aims to address and demonstrate the student’s understanding of cutting-edge IP issues and their potential impact on societies. It should articulate the purpose and goals on the basis of relevant and credible evidence. The student should also format the submission accordingly and ensure that the submission is accessible to diverse audiences.

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

Weighting: 20%

Release: 9 February 2024

Word Limit: 1,500 words. The ANU College of Law's Word Length and Excess Word penalties policy can be found here.

Submission Requirements: 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. Your submission must be made in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). PDF files will not be accepted.

Due Date: 5pm 4 March 2024. Late submission (without an extension) is permitted, although late penalties will apply.

Estimated Return Date: 22 March 2024.

Assessment Criteria:

Rubric

Assessment criteria	Not Satisfactory	Pass	Credit	Distinction	High Distinction
Clarity of purpose and contextual understanding of policy issues	The purpose of the submission is not clearly stated. There is no demonstration of contextual understanding of the policy issue.	Unclear or vague presentation of the policy problem and objectives. Limited understanding of the broader context surrounding the policy issue.	States the policy issue and objectives but may lack some clarity or precision. Demonstrates an understanding of the context but may lack depth or overlook some factors.	Clearly states the policy problem, goals, and objectives. Provides a well-defined purpose. Displays a comprehensive understanding of the context, considering relevant historical and social factors.	Clearly articulates the policy issue, goals, and objectives with high level of clarity and precision. Demonstrates a profound understanding of the broader context beyond IP law, including social, economic, and political factors influencing the policy issue.
Policy objectives, and evidence based approach	Lack of evidence of clear statement of policy objectives. Not take an evidence-based approach.	Objectives and goals are unclear or not well-aligned with the identified problem. Relies on weak or insufficient evidence to support arguments.	Identifies objectives and goals but may lack specificity or alignment. Uses some evidence but may lack depth or may not be consistently relevant.	Outlines specific objectives and goals that align with the identified problem. Effectively uses evidence to support arguments and recommendations.	Clearly outlines specific objectives and goals well aligned with the identified problem. Substantiates arguments with credible, relevant, and current evidence.
Clear and persuasive communication to a broader audience	Not evident.	Communication lacks clarity, coherence, or persuasiveness . Language of the submission is not easily accessible to a broader audience.	Communicates adequately but may lack some clarity or persuasiveness. Language accessibility may need improvement,	Communicates ideas clearly and persuasively. Submission is generally accessible	Communicates ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Ensures that the submission is accessible to diverse audiences.
Presentation and formatting	Not adhere to the presentation and formatting requirement	Poor adherence to formatting requirements. Document lacks organization and visual appeal.	Follows some formatting requirements. Organization may lack coherence or visual appeal.	Adheres to most formatting requirements. Document is well-organized and structured logically.	Adheres to all formatting requirements. Document is well-organized, structured logically, and visually appealing.

Assessment Task 3

Research essay

Details of Task: In this task, each student is expected to write a research essay on the basis of the material provided. The student is expected to analyse legal and regulatory issues across different areas of intellectual property that are covered by the course and solve complex problems based on the principles covered by the course. It should propose a clear argument and critical analysis and consider the different interests and perspectives of relevant stakeholders. It should be clearly structured and provide credible advice to relevant stakeholders.

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

Weighting: 50%

Release: 28 February

Word Limit: 3,500 words. The ANU College of Law's Word Length and Excess Word penalties policy can be found here.

Submission Requirements: 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. Your submission must be made in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). PDF files will not be accepted.

Due Date: 5pm 2 April 2024. Late submission (without an extension) is permitted, although late penalties will apply.

Estimated Return Date: 22 April 2024.

Assessment Criteria:

Rubric

Assessment criteria	Not Satisfactory	Pass	Credit	Distinction	High Distinction
Identify relevant issues	Fails to examine any of the relevant issues.	Examines some of the relevant issues.	Examines most of the relevant issues.	Examines all of the relevant issues, and provides clear and convincing justification for relevance.	Examines all of the relevant issues, and provides clear and convincing justification for relevance for all of them
Understanding and discussion of relevant law or regulatory principle	Omits discussion of relevant law or regulatory principle	Adequate description of relevant law or regulatory principle	Very good analysis of relevant law or regulatory principle. Few gaps or omissions.	Analyses and applies all relevant laws or regulatory principle on all issues.	Analyses, applies and reflects on all relevant laws or regulatory principle on all issues.
Persuasiveness of arguments	Does not identify possible arguments. Is not persuasive.	Arguments identified are weakly supported, sometimes illogical	Several sound arguments that are adequately supported, logical and moderately persuasive.	Contains many arguments that are very well supported, logical and persuasive.	All arguments are well supported, logical and persuasive.
Formulation of strong and clear conclusion(s) and advice about outcomes.	Fails to provide a consistent final conclusion or clear advice.	Conclusion(s) and advice on issues and likely outcomes is weak, at times unclear or not relevant to the stakeholder’s context.	Moderately clear, some advice on issues and likely outcomes is relevant to the stakeholder’s context.	Clear, complete and convincing advice on most issues and likely outcomes relevant to the stakeholder’s context.	Very clear, complete and convincing advice on most issues and likely outcomes relevant to the stakeholder’s context
Structure including logical development of content/material	Logical organisation and development of ideas not evident.	Some organisation is evident but not logical; some development of ideas.	Evidence of logical organisation of thoughts and development of most ideas.	Structure of text facilitates effective flow of ideas.	Development of  ideas are explicitly presented within the structure of text.
Referencing and Compliance with Citation Style	References absent.	There are very few references to sources and frequent non- compliance with AGLC style.	There are some references to sources and/or frequent non- compliance with AGLC style.	There are references to sources whenever necessary but there are significant non- compliances with AGLC style.	There are references to sources wherever necessary and only minor non- compliances with AGLC.

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

Resubmission is not guaranteed. Please ensure that you have reviewed your submission carefully before you submit.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
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.

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.

Support for students

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