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Academic and uni
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student supportAcademic appeals for coursework studentsAcademic dishonesty and plagiarismAcademic honesty – frequently asked questionsAppeal or complaint?Avoiding plagiarismDisability rights and supportDiscontinue a unitFee refundsFees and FEE-HELPKnow your coursework assessment rightsMaking a complaintOn-campus student support servicesShow Good Cause – frequently asked questionsShow Good Cause for coursework studentsSimple extensions, special consideration and special arrangementsStage 1 appeals – frequently asked questionsTips for when things go wrong
Health and wellbeing
Centrelink paymentsChildren and studyContraception, abortion and giving birthDating and consentFinancial assistanceFinding housing and accommodationHarassment, discrimination and bullyingHealth and medical servicesOSHC and going to hospitalRenting: before you move inRenting: during your tenancyRenting: moving outSexual assault and domestic violenceSUPRA Queer Officers’ guide to understanding LGBTQIA+Tips on dealing with CentrelinkTransport
Legal
Always insure your vehicle!Consumer lawContractsCOVID-19 and international student visasCyberlawFinesHDR students and the 485 Post Study Work VisaIntellectual propertyJustice of the PeaceMigration lawPrivacy rights and informationRights and responsibilities at workVisa provisions for Hong Kong passport holders
Articles in other languages
你在工作上的权利和义务 Rights and responsibilities at work冠状病毒与国际学生签证 Novel coronavirus and international student visas学生支持服务 On-campus student support services房屋租赁：搬出租赁房屋时的注意事项 Renting: moving out房屋租赁：搬家之前的注意事项 Renting: before you move in房屋租赁：租房期间的注意事项 Renting: during your tenancy海外学生健康保险（OSHC)和就医 OSHC and going to hospital移民法 Migration law约会及同意 Dating and consent
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