LAW5122

Restrictive trade practices 506 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Dr John Duns

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students completing this subject should (1) have an appreciation of the competing schools of thought on the objectives of competition law; (2) be able to assess the circumstances under which conduct may substantially lessen competition and have a basic understanding of the economic concepts which underlie the competition provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and relevant State 'application' legislation; and (3) have an understanding of the scope and content of the competition provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and relevant State 'application' legislation.

Assessment: Optional written assignment (3000 words): 30% + Final examination (2.5 or 3.5 hours): 70% or 100%

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures per week

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process