LAWS6838 - Competition Law

Objectives

• Gain a firm grasp of the operation of the competition law provisions of the Trade Practices Act.

Content

Economic Theory of Competition Law; the concepts of competition and market definition; Section 45 Contract Arrangements and Understandings; Section 46 Misuse of Market Power; Section 47 Exclusive Dealing; Section 48 Resale Price Maintenance; Section 50 Mergers; Authorisations and Notifications; Penalties, Remedies and Enforcement; Access to Services.

Session

Semester 2 2009
Tuesday Evenings, 6-8pm

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

• 1 x Open Book Exam (100%)

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Business Law | Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law | Graduate Diploma in Corporate, Securities and Finance Law