Legal Aspects in Wine and Food Business

Postgraduate | 2026

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BUSI 5030
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Course ID
201795
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The topics covered will include an overview of the legal system, including international trade law; legal business structures, contract law, as well other transactions undertaken in a wine/food business and international sales; intellectual property in a wine/food business; business torts, including negligence and product liability; consumer protection and competition laws; labelling claims and label integrity program; food standards and trade measurements; International Trade Agreements and agencies; distribution arrangements including importing and exporting; ecommerce law that applies to operating an online wine/food business; and liquor licensing.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop a working understanding of the legal system and how it applies to regulate a wine and food business
  • Outline basic principles of specific topics of law and their relevance to a wine and food business
  • Develop an awareness of legal issues that can arise in carrying on a wine business and the legal duties and rights that can arise

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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