This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
Inquires into the theoretical and practical aspects of governmental intervention of commerce. The particular emphasis is on the regulation of anti-competitive behaviour as determined by Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Clth). The lectures touch upon the philosophical, economic and legal difficulties that arise during the investigation of anti-competitive arrangements. Part IV of the Act is examined in light of recent decisions and possible legislative change.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Competition Law |
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Unit code | LAW604 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
Discipline | Law |
Coordinator | Abigail Shelley |
Teaching staff | Abigail Shelley |
Level | Advanced |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
LAW204 OR LAW253 AND LAW254 AND LAW251 AND LAW252 AND LAW250 AND LAW255 AND LAW256 OR LAW221 AND LAW226 AND LAW205 AND LAW224 AND LAW225 AND LAW222 AND LAW223 OR LAW224 AND LAW351 AND LAW352 AND LAW222 AND LAW223 AND LAW253 AND LAW221 |
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 2-3 x 50-min seminars weekly |
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Assessment | Essay-based assignment 40%; Open-book examination 60% |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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