Overview

This unit examines the linked areas of competition and consumer law. Building on prior knowledge in contract law, constitutional law and property law, the unit first examines the structure and content of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), and examines the theory and policy basis for the ACL. Specific topics include … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Mel Marquis

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Identify, research, evaluate and synthesise legal and policy issues regarding Australia's legislative regime for competition and consumer law;

2.

Critically assess the capacity of the legislative regime and its underlying regulatory strategies to promote just outcomes for the marketplace and the community;

3.

Apply sophisticated intellectual and practical skills to evaluate, synthesis and apply provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act and related case law and generate appropriate and reasoned responses to complex legal problems;

4.

Communicate effectively and appropriately to specified audiences; and

5.

Work autonomously with accountability and professional responsibility.

6.

Develop awareness of the role of law in regulating and facilitating commercial transactions.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Mid-semester assignment
2 - Final exam

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Learning resources

Required resources