Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an ABN?
- When do I need to log on?
- I can't log on. What should I do now?
- I forgot my password. What should I do now?
- I forgot my username. What should I do now?
- I have moved location and/or my email address has changed. How do I update it in HDR Examinations?
- How do I request a hard copy?
- Do I need to record receipt of the hard copy thesis?
- How long do I have to complete an examination and submit my report and recommendation?
- I can't examine the thesis anymore due to changes in my circumstances, what should I do?
- I need more time to complete the examination. Who should I contact?
- I have submitted my report and recommendation, how long until I get paid?
- How much do I get paid?
- I haven't been paid, who should I contact?
1. What is an ABN?
Australian Business Numbers (ABNs) are issued by the Australian Taxation Office. An ABN is a single identifier for all business dealings with the tax office and for dealings with other government departments and agencies.
To be entitled to an ABN you must be carrying on an enterprise in Australia. An enterprise, among other things, is an activity or series of activities done in the form of a business.
Some examiners based in Australia have an ABN but it is not essential to have one to act as an examiner.
The Australian Taxation Office provides further information on ABNs:
2. When do I need to log on?
Please log on at your earliest convenience to verify you can access the system and to confirm or decline your acceptance to examine the thesis and indicate if you would prefer a hard copy posted to you.
3. I can't log on. What should I do now?
Contact the technical help line +61 3 522 72633 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or contact the Examinations Officer HDR.
4. I forgot my password. What should I do now?
Firstly try resetting your password. You need to have access to the email address that you first registered with and use in the system. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the technical help line +61 3 522 72633 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or contact the Examinations Officer HDR.
5. I forgot my username. What should I do now?
Contact the technical help line +61 3 522 72633 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or contact the Examinations Officer HDR.
6. I have moved location and/or my email address has changed. How do I update it in HDR Examinations?
Contact the technical help line +61 3 522 72633 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or contact the Examinations Officer HDR.
7. How do I request a hard copy?
You will be asked if you would like a hard copy when you log onto HDR Examinations. Select yes.
8. Do I need to record receipt of the hard copy thesis?
Yes. Please record receipt of the hard copy for our records so we can be sure you received it.
9. How long do I have to complete an examination and submit my report and recommendation?
You have 6 weeks to complete an examination. Your report due date is noted in HDR Examinations.
10. I can't examine the thesis anymore due to changes in my circumstances, what should I do?
Contact the Examinations Officer HDR immediately.
11. I need more time to complete the examination. Who should I contact?
Contact the Examinations Officer HDR.
12. I have submitted my report and recommendation, how long until I get paid?
If you are an overseas examiner, your honorarium is approved within 7 business days, then our Finance department requests and purchases the funds, in your currency, from Travelex, which can take up to 21 business days and then the cheque is posted to you.
13. How much do I get paid?
Examiners are paid an honorarium upon submission of a written report on a thesis. The rate is:
- Doctoral thesis – AUD425
- Masters thesis – AUD240
14. I haven't been paid, who should I contact?
Contact the Examinations Officer HDR.
