2843 (v.5) Law (Trade Practices) 205

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Area:	School of Business Law
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):	300675 (v.2) BLW20 Trade Practices Law or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):	11011 (v.3) Legal Framework 100 or any previous version
Syllabus:	An analysis of the Trade Practices Act and other relevant legislative provisions as well as the common law which affect the conduct of business.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Knowledge of the potential legal problems relating to the way business is conducted. Knowledge of the legal obligations of business in regard to the provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974. Knowledge of particular emphasis on restrictive trade practices and consumer protection. Knowledge of the legal significance of the sale and transfer of products and services. Knowledge of the obligations of sellers, manufacturers and importers of goods.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Corones, S.G., (1999), Competition Law in Australia, 2nd ed., Sydney, LBC Information Services. Bruce, A. and Webb, E., (1999), Trade Practices Law, Butterworths Tutorial Series, Sydney, Butterworths. Greig, A., (1999), Trade Practices Law, Sydney, Butterworths. Corones, S.G. and Clarke, P.H., (1997), Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law, N.S.W., LBC Information Services. Duns, J. and Davison, M., (1995), Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Cases and Materials, Sydney, Butterworths. Miller,R.V., (2002), Annotated Trade Practices Act, (2002 edition).
Unit Texts:	Hurley and Wiffen. (1999). Outline of Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. (second edition). Sydney, Butterworths. Law (Trade Practices): 205/505 Guide. (eighth edition). Bently, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 30%. Examination 40%. Multiple Choice 20%. Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y 2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 2 Y