Pre-requisite: 55505
Pre-requisite: OR an understanding of Australian legal principles.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students predominantly to Part IV of the Trade Practices Act which is usually not considered in undergraduate business courses. The rationale behind the legislation itself will be considered along with the substantive prohibitions and restrictions which impact on various business activities. Some aspects of consumer protection will also be covered such as the provisions dealing with misleading and deceptive conduct (Part V) and unconscionability (Part IVA).