Australian Consumer Law

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1038
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Course ID
207286
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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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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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Students in this course will study the essential knowledge and skills necessary to: (1) understand the statutory rights and remedies offered by the Australian Consumer Law, (2) analyse causes of action under the Australian Consumer Law, (3) evaluate breaches of General Protections and Specific Protections of the ACL.
Documenting the historical evolution of Consumer Law from Caveat Emptor to Regulation
Examining the General Protections in Chapter 2 of the ACL
Developing an understanding of the Specific Protections of the ACL
Learning about Consumer Guarantee
Detailing Chapter 4 of the ACL - Offences
Actioning the Enforcement and Remedies provisions under Chapter 5 of the ACL
Reviewing the role of the ACCC in Consumer Law
Contrasting the powers of the ACCC with the State Consumer regulatory bodies
Delving into the Financial Services Regulations affecting Consumers

Course learning outcomes

  • Compare and contrast the wide-reaching scope of the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Plan and conduct basic analysis of Breaches of Consumer Law.
  • Examine how applications for breaches are written and submitted.
  • Review and reflect on the powers of the ACCC.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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