LAWS 3005 Australian Competition Law
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200905
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Description This unit examines the main competition law provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Specifically, it examines the key concepts and economic principles that form the basis of competition law, the relevant case law, the available statutory remedies, and enforcement powers of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. This unit will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical basis of competition law as well as a practical understanding of how the competition provisions (including restrictive trade practices and cartel provisions) are applied.
School Law
Discipline Law
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 2003
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Quiz | Online quiz made available for a specified time period. | 5 | N | Individual |
Written Assessment | 2,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Class Presentation | 5 minutes | 10 | N | Individual |
Take Home Exam | 2,500 words | 45 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Alex Bruce, Australian Competition Law (LexisNexis, 4th ed, 2021).
- Jurisprudentia, Competition Law I, II, III - Student Guide Cards (Jurisprudentia, Sydney, 2022).
Teaching Periods