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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 competition law in Australia, including current proposals for amendmentEconomic foundations including concepts of market, market power and competitionAnti-competitive agreementsCriminal cartel regulationMisuse of market powerVertical restrictionsMergersEnforcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and remedies available to private litigants

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Completion of 78 UOC in LAWS courses.

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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