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to dewlop 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 unit 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.
Textbook
Latimer, F! Australian Business Law (1992 ed), North Ryde, N.S.W.:
CCH Australia, 1991
or
Vermeesch, R.B. and Lindgren, K.E. Business Law of Australia. 7th ed,
Sydney: Butterworths, 1992
BL220 Contract Law
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BLI 10 Legal Environment of Business
Instruction: lecture/tutorial
Assessment: to be advised
Subject aims and description
The general aim of this unit 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)
X and breaching obligations undertaken.
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Khoury D. and Yamouni, Y.S., Understanding Contract Law 3rd ed,
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Sydney: Butterworths, 1992
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Latimer, F! Australian Business Law 12th ed, North Ryde N.S.W.: CCH
Australia Ltd, 1993
or
Vermeesch, R.B. and Lindgren, K.E. Business Law of Austmlia. 7th ed,
Sydney: Butte~rths. 1992
References
Greig, D.W. and Davis, J.L.R. The Law of Contract Sydney: Law Book
Co., 1987, plus supplement
Sutton. K.CX Sales and Consumer Law in Australia and New Zealand.
3rd ed, Sydney: Law Book Co., 1983
Tarr, A.A., Liew, M.I. and Holligan, W., Australian Insurance Law. 2nd
ed, Law Book Co., 1991
Acts of Parliament
Goods Act 1958 (Victoria)
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth)
Insurance Contrads Act 1984 (Commonwealth)
EL221 Company Law
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BL110 Legal Environment Business
Instruction: lecturehutorial
Assessment: to be advised
This unit is compulsoty for students in the
accounting stream; optional for others
Subject aims and description
The intention here is to undertake a comparative analysis of
the form of business organisations.
This involves an introduction to partnership and company
law.
Textbook
Lipton, F! and Henberg, A. Understanding Company Law 4th ed.
Sydney: Law Book Co, 1992
References
Ford, H.A.J. Principles of Company Law 6th ed, Sydney: Butterworths.
1992
Law of Companies in Australia. 2nd ed. North Ryde: CCH, 1986
Guidebook to Australian Company Law 10th ed, North Ryde: CCH,
1988
BL222 Marketing Law
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BL110 Legal Environment of Business
Instruction: lectureltutorial
Assessment: to be advised
Subject aims and description
The unit 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 are:
- the 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.
Collinge, 1. and Clarke, B. Law of Marketing in Australia and New
Zealand. 2nd ed, Sydney: Butterworths, 1989
References
Barnes, 5. and Blakeney, M. Advertising Regulation. Sydney: Law Book
Co., 1982
Healey, D. Australian Trade Practices Law 2nd ed, North Ryde: CCH
Australia Ltd., 1993
Healej, D. and Terty, A. Misleading or Deceptive Conduct. North
Ryde: CCH Australia Ltd, 1991
Liirmore, J. and Clark, E., Marketing Law. Sydney; Law Book Co.,
1993
Taperell, G.O. et. al. Tmde Praaices and Consumer Protection. 3rd ed,
S$ney: Buttemrths, 1983
Goods Act 1958 (Vic)
Goods (Sales and Leases) Act 1981 (Vic)
Consumer Affab Act 1972 (Vic)
Fair Tmding Act 1985 Nit)
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth)
EL223 Computer Law
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BL110 Legal Environment of Business
Instruction: lecturehutorial
Assessment: to be advised
Subject aims
The aim of the course is to enable students to critically
explore the application of law to computers and information
technology.
Subject description
Students will examine the following topics:
introduction to Australian legal system;
the computer and society;
introduction to intellectual property;
computers and copyright;
other forms of protection;
computer crime;
computer privacy;
product liability;
computer contracts;
trade practices.
Reference
Knight, F! and Fitzsimons. J. The Legal Environment of Computing.
2nd ed, Sydney: Addison Wesley, 1992
Recommended reading
Hughes, G. (ed.) Essays in Computer Law Melbourne: Longman
Professional, 1990