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 Procedure

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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 9th July 2023 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
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

19 June 2023:  Amendment to clause 62J. Approved by President Academic Senate.


14 March 2023: Amendments to clauses 4, 8, 50. Removal of clauses relating to “Requests relating to a Compulsory Attendance Requirement”; and amendment to clause listing allowable supporting documentation. Removal of University response to Covid 19. Approved by President Academic Senate.


8 November 22:  Administrative amendments to clauses 67 and 68. Approved by President Academic Senate.


15 February 2022:  update to Covid19 advice (clause 66).  Approved by President Academic Senate.


25 March 2021: Faculty changed to College throughout. College definition applied. Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary.


16 March 2021:  update to Covid19 advice (Clause 66). Approved by President Academic Senate.


2 February 2021:  update to Covid19 advice (Clause 66). Approved by President Academic Senate.


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


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


16 June 2020:  Text (before Clause 67) regarding University response to Covid 19 updated. Approved as administrative amendment by Director Assurance Services.


9 June 2020:  Definition of “accepted health professional” amended to include pharmacists. Approved by Director, Assurance Services.


The procedure has been updated to note the University's changed requirements for documentation supporting an Adverse Circumstances application during the Covid-19 Pandemic.



Clauses Amended:Procedure: 66