Competition Law and Policy: Cases and Materials (3rd Edn)

Philip Clarke, Stephen Corones and Julie Clarke
Oxford University Press, July 2011

ISBN
9780195562897

Pages
747

Abstract

'Competition Law and Policy: Cases and Materials outlines and evaluates Australian competition law and its policy rationale. This fully revised third edition draws together a comprehensive collection of material, providing an excellent and up-to-date guide to Australian competition law and current proposals for change.

The book begins with an overview of Australia’s competition policies and goals and of the evolution of its common law. The text then systematically discusses the principle forms of anti-competitive conduct engaged in by firms. Finally, it looks at the uniquely Australian concepts of authorisation and access and the sanctions imposed for breaches of competition law.'

New to this Edition

Updated with latest legislative changes including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010

New chapter 6 discusses the introduction of the new cartel law and their provision for criminal sanctions

References international competition law, including the Treaty of Lisbon, encouraging a global perspective.

Questions throughout each chapter aid readers’ understanding.'

Table of contents

Preface

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes

Competition Law Internet Sites

Acknowledgments

1. The Evolution of Australian Competition Law

2. Restraint of Trade

3. Australian Competition Law in Outline

4. The Goals of Competition Law

5. Economic Concepts and Definitions

6. Cartel Conduct

7. Primary Boycotts

8. Anti-competitive Agreements

9. Misuse of Market Power

10. Exclusive Dealing

11. Resale Price Maintenance

12. Mergers

13. Authorisation and Notification

14. Public Enforcement by the ACCC

15. Private Enforcement

16. Access to Declared Services

17. Anti-competitive Conduct in Telecommunications

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