Insolvency Law

• • Introduction to insolvency law
  • Personal insolvency
  • Arrangements outside bankruptcy
  • Receiverships
  • Administration
  • Schemes of arrangement
  • Liquidation
  • Issues in cross-border insolvency

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods ;

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• RMI-OJD210-Australian Company Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

This unit examines insolvency principles and the relevant provisions of the Corporations Act and the Bankruptcy Act. Specific areas of study include the processes by which insolvency proceedings are instituted, different forms of administration of insolvent companies; arrangements under the Bankruptcy Act, the effect of insolvency on the debtor; and the powers and duties of the insolvency practitioner. Cross border insolvency will also be covered.

• Assessment (50%)
• Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)