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2843 (v.5) Law (Trade Practices) 205
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
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Prerequisite(s): | 11011 (v.3) Legal Framework 100 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 30%. Examination 40%. Multiple Choice 20%. Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90900 Law (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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