This unit examines Australian competition law and policy, particularly under the Commonwealth Competition & Consumer Act 2010. The unit discusses the economic policy rationale for competition law, its historical development, both within Australia and overseas, and the key legislative provisions. Anti-competitive practices considered include collusion and other cartel like behaviour, misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, resale price maintenance and anti-competitive mergers. The regulatory role of the ACCC is discussed as well as the role of National Competition Policy. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 314283 (v.1)<br/> Constitutional Law 200<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> AND<br/><br/> <br/> 314284 (v.1)<br/> Administrative Law 200<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> AND<br/><br/> <br/> <br/