This course will consider the role and function of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (“the CCA”) in contributing to Australia's National Competition Policy. On 1 January 2011, the former Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) was replaced by the CCA as part of the most significant review of the TPA was enacted in 1974.
While the amendments introduced by the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) (No 2) Act 2010 (Cth) introduced the Australian Consumer Law, they did not change the anti-competitive provisions of the former TPA and these provisions continue to operate in Part IV of the CCA.
The CCA aims to preserve competition by prohibiting conduct that prevents or eliminates competition. The course principally involves a consideration of the various anti-competitive trading practices that are prohibited by Part IV of the CCA and cartel conduct in particular. The CCA is enforced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (‘the ACCC') and significant civil penalties, criminal fines and even jail terms can be imposed for contraventions of the CCA. In addition, private parties may seek a variety of remedies for loss or damage suffered as a result of a contravention of Part IV of the CCA.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Synthesise and apply an advanced knowledge of the role and function of Australia’s legal instruments in regulating anti-competitive conduct to provide solution to complex legal problems within the area of competition law.
- Research and interpret complex statutory provisions and case law interpreting them.
- Communicate their knowledge in competition law to a variety of audiences using a range of oral and written formats.
- Plan and complete a research project independently and collaboratively as required.
Indicative Assessment
- The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course WATTLE page. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Preliminary Reading
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4980 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8900 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | Online | N/A |
