Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Adverse Circumstances Affecting Assessment Items Policy

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 30th March 2020 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 30th June 2020 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Academic Senate The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 27th March 2020 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 21st February 2024 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Mark Hoffman
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice President
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Kim Austin
Senior Manager, Academic Governance & Compliance

Student Central
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

14 March 2023: Minor amendment to clause 13 to include Sorry Business; and removal of University Response to Covid 19 (pre Clause 17). Approved by President Academic Senate.


8 November 2022:  administrative amendments to clauses 2, 4, 21, 22 and 24. Approved by President Academic Senate.


15 February 2022: update to Covid19 advice (Clause 16). Approved by President Academic Senate.


16 March 2021. update to Covid19 advice (Clause 16). Approved by President Academic Senate.


2 February 2021:  update to Covid19 advice (Clause 16). Approved by President Academic Senate.


16 July 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


23 June 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


22 June 2020:  Administrative amendment to text after Clause 16. Approved by Director, Assurance Services.


Additional measures have been added for provision of supporting documentation for adverse circumstances applications whilst the University is in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic Response.



Clauses Amended:Policy/Schedule: Section 4 (between clause 16 and 17)