LAW7334

European and Australian wine law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

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Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: The unit will examine wine regulation from the vine to the glass. It will therefore cover: * Law of land use for viticulture * Laws protecting grape varieties * Laws covering methods of wine production * Laws on labelling: Geographical Indicators, Trade Marks, Consumer Information, Quality indicators * The EU-Australia Wine Agreements * Wine and the World Trade Organization * Commercial usages in the wine trade in Europe and Australia * Taxation of wine in Europe and Australia

Objectives: At the completion of this unit, students should: * Understand the framework of wine regulation in France, Italy, Germany the European Union and Australia; * Understand the policy underlying different forms of wine regulation * Be able to evaluate and formulate policies to regulate the wine industry * Appreciate the different forms of intellectual property protection for grape varieties and wines * Appreciate the international dimensions of wine identity protection * Understand the special commercial aspects of the European, Australian and international wine trade * Understand the different methods of taxing wine in Europe and Australia

Assessment: One research assignment (3,750 words): 50% One take-home examination (3,750 words): 50%