We’re proposing changes to how assessment extensions and late submissions work, and we want your feedback.
You can review and comment on the updated Assessment Procedure – Adjustments (including Special Consideration) from Monday 20 July until 5pm on Friday 31 July.
These changes aim to make the process clearer, fairer and easier to use.
Please note there are no changes for Semester 2, 2026. The current process still applies.
What is proposed to change:
- The current three-day short extension process will be removed.
- Instead, you’ll be able to submit assessments up to 24 hours after the due date with no late penalty – no application required.
- After 24 hours, late penalties will apply, increasing each calendar day (up to a maximum of 20%).
In short: you won’t need to apply for short extensions – everyone gets a 24-hour grace period.
Learning Access Plans (LAPs) continue to accommodate later submission dates with the duration of the additional time permitted determined by the student’s plan.
There are no changes to Special Consideration for students who don’t have a LAP, including extensions as outcomes through that process.
Students with a LAP who experience an exacerbation of their condition, will need to provide verifiable evidence of the exacerbation as part of their Special Consideration application.
Why the changes are proposed:
These changes aim to:
- reduce confusion for students and staff
- improve consistency across subjects
- ensure that formal adjustment pathways are used for genuine, documented circumstances
Students who need additional support due to disability, ongoing health conditions or unexpected circumstances will continue to have access to Learning Access Plans (LAPs) and Special Consideration.
How to give feedback: You can provide feedback on the proposed changes via the Bulletin Board from Monday 20 July until 5pm on Friday 31 July.
Feedback will be reviewed, and the updated policy is planned to apply from Term 6, 2026.