Key facts
UNE unit code: LLM501
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Unit information
This unit will equip you with a thorough understanding of the law governing consumer protection in Australia, within the key legislative framework of the Competition and Consumer Act 2021 (Cth).
You will examine controls on restrictive practices – both horizontal and vertical – as well as the regulation of unconscionable conduct and unfair contracts.
Additionally, you will analyse the role and application of consumer protection provisions and the role and regulatory design of competition law in Australia, beginning with the primary concept of the misuse of market power.
In doing so, you will gain insights into how such regulation is applied in practice, as well as the design, history, economic theory and political thinking underpinning those protections.
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of the nature and scope of the Australian law governing competition and consumer protection, including knowledge of its institutions, historical context, fundamental doctrines and principles, and theoretical underpinnings;
- use initiative and judgement to critically analyse and evaluate the role, efficiency and effectiveness of the institutions to regulate issues associated with competition and consumer law, and to deal with contemporary issues;
- demonstrate an ability to employ the skills of independent legal research techniques, reasoning and argument to critically analyse, synthesise, evaluate and consolidate legal concepts, values and rules of competition and consumer law to construct persuasive legal arguments and solutions for fact based problems; and
- use initiative and advanced communication skills to create well-argued, clear and coherent written advice regarding complex competition and consumer law issues for a range of interested parties.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Research paper No. Words: 4000 |
| Open Book Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass the final examination in order to pass the unit. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Consumer Protection Law in Australia .
ISBN: 9780409354928
Bruce, A., LexisNexis 4th ed 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Australian Competition Law
ISBN: 9780409360899
Bruce, A., LexisNexis 5th ed. 2025
Text refers to: All offerings
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