300468 (v.3) Law (Trade Practices) 505

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    5934 (v.4) Legal Environment 560 or any previous version
    OR
    11011 (v.3) Legal Framework 100 or any previous version

Syllabus:

An analysis of the Trade Practices Act with particular reference to restrictive trade practices and consumer protection together with the role of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

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 withparticular 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:

S.G.Corones, S.G. (1999). Competition Law in Australia. (second edition). Bruce, A. and Webb, E. (1999). Trade Practices Law: Butterworths Tutorial Series. Sydney, Butterworths. Greig, A. (1999). Trade Practices Law. Sydeny, Butterworths. Corones, S. andClarke, P.H. (1997). Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law. Duns, J and Davison, M. (2002). 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 Law. (second edition). Sydney, Butterworths. Law (Trade Practices) :205/505 Guide. (eighth edition). Bently, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Multiple choice 20%, Essay 30%, Participation 10%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y