Overview

This course is an introduction to competition law. It examines Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) (formerly the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)), and the parallel state provisions of the Competition Code. This course does not address all provisions of the CCA, particularly the Australian Consumer … For more content click the Read More button below. Through case analysis it develops the essential economic methodologies for applying the CCA to commercial conduct. A knowledge of commerce or economics is not essential for this course. Main Topics History and objectives of Part IV CCA, including current proposals for amendmentEconomic foundations including concepts of market, market power and competitionAnti-competitive agreements, including price fixing, exclusionary provisions and provisions relating to joint venturesCriminal CartelsMergersEnforcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and remedies available to private litigants

Conditions for Enrolment

72 UOC of JURD courses

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)