Insolvency Law

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of Insolvency Law, both in the context of personal insolvency (bankruptcy) and corporate insolvency.

Course content

Process and consequences of bankruptcy and liquidation; assets available for distribution in the case of bankruptcy and liquidation; administration and termination of bankruptcy and liquidation; alternatives to bankruptcy; company reorganisation; secured creditors and receivership; cross-border insolvency.

Textbook(s)

Symes C. Brown D. & S. Lombard 2023, Australian Insolvency Law, 5th ed, LexisNexis, Chatswood N.S.W

Australian Government, Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Current version, LexisNexis, Sydney

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LAWS 3080	Corporations Law A
LAWS 4022	Corporate Law

Students will have completed either LAWS 4022 Corporate Law or LAWS 3080 Corporations Law A prior to enrolment.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	40 hours x n/a
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	40 hours x n/a

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Problem solving exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.