Unit details
MLL409 - Competition Law and Policy
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MLL350 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Laws students only) |
| Unit chair: | J Clarke |
| Prerequisite: | MLL111 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | This unit is offered in the wholly online teaching mode only: there will be no face-to-face teaching |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit introduces students to the principal areas of law in Australia which aim to preserve competition in the economy. Attention will focus on the competition law provisions in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and their theoretical underpinnings. In particular, it will examine the following topics: the common law doctrine of restraint of trade; the scheme of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010; trade practices economics; price fixing; anti-competitive arrangements; primary boycotts; exclusive dealing; misuse of market power; resale price maintenance and mergers.
Assessment
Written Assignment 1 1000 words 10%, Written Assignment 2 2000-3000 words 30%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2722 | $2846 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
