All written assessments submitted electronically must be submitted through the link provided in iLearn. This unit will utilise Turnitin plagiarism detection software. Students should carefully check that they submit the correct file for an assessment, as re-submissions will not be accepted after the due date and time, including instances where students upload an incorrect file in error.

The design, moderation and feedback of all assessments is in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Procedure (link provided under ‘Policies and Procedures’).

Assessments 2 and 3

Word limits are strictly adhered to. For this reason, no +/- 10% applies and any words at the end of your response which exceed the word limit will not be marked.

Late Submission Policy

A maximum penalty of five (5) percentage points of the total possible marks will be applied per day to late submissions, for up to a maximum of seven calendar days. Tasks that have not been submitted within the maximum number of additional late days will receive a mark of zero. This provision does not apply to online exams or other assessment with a time limit of less than 24 hours.

Penalties for late submission will be applied consistently and equitably to all students enrolled in the unit. Where short-term, serious and unavoidable circumstances have affected their ability to submit an assessment task, a student must submit a formal application for Special Consideration as per the Special Consideration Policy. Students should not request an informal arrangement from their tutor, lecturer or Unit Convenor.

Where an application for Special Consideration is approved, and the outcome is an extension to the due date of a task, submissions that are received after the new due date will be subject to late penalties that are calculated from the new due date. This only applies where the outcome is an extension to the due date – see the Special Consideration Policy for a schedule of all possible outcomes.

Special Consideration

Students should submit applications for Special Consideration electronically via ask.mq.edu.au, along with the supporting documentation. Before submitting their applications, students should refer to the Special Consideration Policy (link provided under ‘Policies and Procedures’).

Delivery

Tutorials will take places as follows:

Week 1 - Commencing 15/12/25 (Module 1, 2 and 3)

Week 2 - Commencing 5/1/26 (Module 4, 5 and 6)

Week 3 - Commencing 12/1/26 (Module 7, 8 and 9)

Week 4 - Commencing 19/1/26 (Module 10, 11 and 12)

Specific Tutorial days and times are as follows:

Monday (9am-12pm)

Tuesday (9am-12pm)

Thursday (9am-12pm)

Thursday (1-4pm)  

Each tutorial will cover three (3) Modules. There will be short breaks between modules. Please arrive on time and stay for the entire session. If you are going to miss part of the session, please apply for special consideration.

Resources

The required readings, supplementary resources, PowerPoint lecture slides and tutorial questions will be available under each Module tab. The pre-recorded lectures are available in Echo. 

Week 1 (Commencing 15/12/25)

Module 1 - Introduction to Insolvency Law and Insolvency Theory

Module 2 - Corporate: Liquidation Part 1

Module 3 - Corporate: Liquidation Part 2

Week 2 (Commencing 05/01/26)

Module 4 - Corporate: Liquidation Part 3

Module 5 - Corporate: Voluntary Administration Part 1

Module 6 - Corporate: Voluntary Administration Part 2

Week 3 (Commencing 12/01/26)

Module 7 - Corporate: Voluntary Administration Part 3

Module 8 - Corporate: Deeds of Company Arrangement and Small Business Restructuring

Module 9 - Corporate: Receivership

Week 4 (Commencing 19/01/26)

Module 10 - Personal: Bankruptcy Part 1

Module 11 - Personal: Bankruptcy Part 2

Module 12 - Insolvency and Trusts