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Recognises the development of consumer protection law as a discrete area of study and practice, largely as a consequence of statutory initiatives. The unit focuses on the following areas of law: (1) The provisions of the Australian Consumer Law; (2) liability for dangerous and defective products, including rights and remedies at common law and statute; (3) consumer credit; and (4) consumer protection in respect of financial services and products. The unit will also examine the values that underlie consumer protection law, its relationship with competition law and the institutions that are critical to the maintenance and enforcement of consumer norms. It will critically consider the extent to which the legislation and common law have suitably balanced the empowerment of consumers as against intervention in the name of consumer protection.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: Photo Blog (10%); 1
st Assignment (45%); 2
nd Assignment (45%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 5 x 50 minute seminars fortnightly
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
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