1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

BLI 10 Legal Environment of Business
3 hours per week Hawthorn/Mooroolbark Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: To be advised
A subject in the Bachelor of Business
Objectives and Content
This subject introduces students to our legal system. The
general objectives are:
to introduce students to basic legal concepts;
to develop an understanding of the nature and function
of law, in particular the interrelationship of law,
business and society;-
to introduce students to important areas of business law
including company, contract, tort and administrative
law.
After an introductory topic on the concepts, techniques and
institutions of the Australian legal system, the subject is
divided into two major themes. Two case studies on the role
of law in promoting business activity are undertaken. These
are drawn from contract and company law. Case studies on
the role of law in controlling business activity are next
undertaken. These are drawn from tort law and regulatory
legislation.
Recommended reading
Holland, P. and Wilson, S. Legal Environment of Business.
Hawthorn, Swinburne Press current edition
Latimer, P. Australian Business Law. (13th edn), North Ryde,
CCH Australia, 1993
Vermeesch, R.B. and Lindgren, K.E. Business Law of Australia. 8th
edn, Sydney, Butterworths, 1994
BL220 Contract Law
3 hours per week Hawthom/Mooroolbark Prerequisite:
BLllO Legal Environment of Business Assessment: test,
assignment and exam
A subject in the Bachelor of Business
Objectives and Content
The general aim of this subject is to enable students to gain
an understanding of the law applicable to agreements, and in
particular those negotiated during the course of the
establishment, and conduct of businesses. Particular
attention is also given to the legal repercussions of
concluding an agreement (including the impact of statute)
and breaching obligations undertaken.
Recommended reading
Graw, S. An Introduction to the Law of Contract. 2nd edn, Law
Book Co., 1993
Khoury, D. and Yamouni, Y.S., Undentanding Contract Law. 3rd
edn, Sydney, Butterworths, 1992
Latimer, P. Australian Business Law, North Ryde, CCH, 1995
Vermeesch, R.B. and Lindgren K.E., Business Law ofAustralia.
8th edn, Sydney, Butterworths, 1995
Acts of Parliament
Goods Act 1958 (Victoria)
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth)
B1221 Company Law
3 hoursper week Hawthorn Mooroolbark Prerequisite:
BLllO
.. .
Legal Environment of Business Assessment: to be
advised.
A subject in the Bachelor of Business
This subject is compulsory for students in the accounting
stream; optional for others.
Objectives and Content
The intention here is to undertake a comparative analysis of
the form of business organisations. This involves an
introduction to partnership and company law.
Recommended reading
Lipton, P. and Herzberg, A. Understanding Company Law. 5th
edn, Sydney, Law Book CO, 1993
Ford, H.A.J. Principles of Company Law. 6th edn, Sydney,
Butterworths, 1992
Law of Companies in Australia. 2nd edn, North Ryde, CCH, 1986
Guidebook to Australian Company Law. 10th edn, North Ryde,
CCH. 1988
BL222 Marketing Law
3 hours per week Hawthorn .Mooroolbark Prerequisite:
BLllO Legal Environment of Business Assessment: test,
assingment and final examination or major research project
A subject in the Bachelor of Business
Objectives and Content
The subject involves an examination of the legal controls
imposed on the manufacturing, labelling, packaging,
distribution, promotion, pricing, and retailing of goods and
(where applicable) services.
Topics involved in this study arethe liability of
manufacturers and retailers of goods at common law and
under statute; proprietary interests in products; packaging
and labelling of goods; advertising and promotion of goods
and services; restrictive trade practices.
Recommended reading
Collinge, J. and Clarke, B. Law of Marketing in Australia and New
Zealand. 2nd edn, Sydney, Butterworths, 1989
Barnes, S. and Blakeney, M. Advertising Regulation. Sydney, Law
Book Co., 1982
Healey, D. Australian Trade Practices Law. 2nd edn, North Ryde,
CCH Australia Ltd., 1993
Healey, D. and Terry, A. Misleading or Deceptive Conduct. North
Ryde, CCH Australia Ltd, 1991
Livermore, J. and Clark, E., Marketing Law. Sydney, Law Book
Co., 1993
Taperell, G.O. et. al. Trade Practices and Consamer Protection. 3rd
edn, Sydney, Butterworths,
1983 Goods Act 1958 (Vic)
Goods (Sales and Leases) Act 1981 (Vic)
Consumer Affairs Act 1972 (Vic)
Fair Trading Act 1985 (Vic)
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth)