LAWS 3006 Australian Consumer Law

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200858

Coordinator Adrian Coorey Opens in new window

Description This subject examines the main statutory provisions of the Australian Consumer Law. Specifically, it examines key concepts and principles of Australian Consumer Law, relevant case law, and statutory remedies that are available. The subject will provide students with not only an understanding of the theoretical basis of Australian Consumer Law, but also a practical understanding of how the provisions are applied.

School Law

Discipline Business and Commercial Law

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 2003

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 4905 Consumer Law and Policy

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.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz Refer to learning guide 5 N Individual
Presentation 5 minutes 10 N Individual
Essay 2,500 words 40 N Individual
Final Exam 2,500 words 45 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Adrian Coorey, Australian Consumer Law (LexisNexis, 2015).
  • Adrian Coorey, Australian Consumer Law - The Comprehensive Guide (Jurisprudentia, Sydney, 2021). Note: This book is available online at https://www.jurisprudentia.com.au/.

Teaching Periods