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This unit of study examines competition law and policy as a key form of market regulation in Australia. The principal focus is on Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). By way of background we will critically examine the fundamental purposes of competition law policy, the role of competition as a disciplining force on market conduct as well as alternatives to competition. Specific topics include: (i) common law antecedents of competition law; (ii) National Competition Policy and legislation; (iii) elementary economic theory of monopoly and the goals of competition policy; (iv) fundamental concepts of competition, market definition, market power and public benefit; (v) horizontal anticompetitive arrangements including cartels; (vi) vertical anticompetitive arrangements; (vii) unilateral anticompetitive conduct; (viii) notifications and authorisations; (ix) mergers and acquisitions; (x) overview of remedies and enforcement. Whenever possible, the unit will make reference to comparative provisions and enforcement from other jurisdictions.
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Academic unit | Law |
Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2022
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2022
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2023
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2023
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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