Courses & Units
Competition Law LAW604
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
The unit will provide you with an overview of the major themes of competition law, and in particular Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act (Cth) 2010 (CCA) (as amended). The unit has the following aims: to raise your awareness of major areas of competition law; to encourage you to think critically about the law relating to competition law; and to introduce you to the core features of the CCA and the application throughout the market.
Summary
| Unit name | Competition Law |
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| Unit code | LAW604 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Ms Sharlene Brown |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- know and understand the core features of part iv of the cca, and in particular provisions dealing with cartel conduct, anti-competitive arrangements, mergers, exclusive dealing and resale price maintenance
- know and understand key provisions relating to access to essential infrastructure, and part iiia of the cca
- have developed practical skills in recognising and researching competition law problems and issues
- be able to apply your knowledge and practical skills to factual scenarios relating to competition law issues
- have an understanding the broader economic, social and policy contexts in which competition law operates
- be able to evaluate the adequacy of existing competition law and assess the options for law reform.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
LAW204 - Administrative Law) AND ((LAW250 - Constitutional Law AND LAW251 - Contract Law AND LAW252 - Foundations of Private Law AND LAW253 - Foundations of Public Law AND LAW254 - International Law AND LAW255 - Legal Reasoning AND LAW256 - Torts) OR (LAW222 - Contract Law B AND LAW223 - Torts A AND LAW224 - Torts B AND LAW225 - Criminal Law A AND LAW226 - Criminal Law B AND LAW205 - Constitutional Law 1 AND LAW221 - Contract Law A) OR (LAW222 - Contract Law B AND LAW223 - Torts A AND LAW224 - Torts B AND LAW351 - Criminal Law A AND LAW352 - Criminal Law B and Criminal Procedure AND LAW253 - Foundations of Public Law AND LAW221 - Contract Law A)Teaching
| Assessment | Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (40%)|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (60%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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