76115 Insolvency
6cpRequisite(s): (70417 Corporate Law OR (70120 Legal Method and Research AND 70115 Perspectives on Law))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: J Harris
This subject provides an introduction into the protection and regulation of insolvent individuals and corporations. The subject aims to discuss insolvency within the social context and impact of insolvency law. Students examine the legal procedure involved in insolvency law (such as bankruptcy petitions, lodging proofs of debt and distribution of insolvent estates) as well as the impact of insolvency upon stakeholders such as employees, unsecured creditors, and individual and corporate debtors.
Both individual and corporate insolvency are examined. All aspects of personal and corporate insolvency will be discussed but the subject places particular emphasis on discussing powers of insolvency administrators, voluntary administration, liquidation and the rights of creditors.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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