Course overview
This subject provides an introduction to competition law and policy in Australia by examining the legal and economic principles underlying the regulation of anti-competitive conduct under Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Topics covered include merger control, misuse of market power, horizontal restraints (such as cartels), vertical restraints (exclusive dealing and resale price maintenance), and enforcement. Broader policy matters and comparative insights from the experiences of other jurisdictions such as the United States and European Union are also considered.
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