Overview

This course is an in-depth examination of competition law. It examines Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act (formerly the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA) and the parallel state provisions of the Competition Code, including the provisions dealing with criminal liability for cartel conduct in some detail. The … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Competition policy, including history, objectives and current proposals for amendmentEconomic foundations including concepts of market, market power and competitionCartel conduct, including both criminal and civil liability and other non-criminal collusion provisionsMisuse of market powerVertical conduct: exclusive dealing and resale price maintenanceMergers: mechanisms and analysisEnforcement remedies and defences

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite:Academic Program must be either 9200 or 9201 or 9231.

Course Outline

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LAWS8219 Course Outline

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1395
Domestic Students$4500
International Students$5490

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