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 9200, 9201, or 9225; or enrolment in MNGTUS8625 Law

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)