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Overview

The topic is concerned with providing students with an introduction to basic aspects of Australian law relevant to business including: The Australian Legal System; Agency and Business Structures; Law of Contract; Law of Property; Law of Torts and Trade Practices (Consumer Protection and Restrictive Trade Practices.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce, and familiarise, students with the areas of Australian law that are relevant to business
  • Develop students' understanding and appreciation of the Australian system of commercial law that has been developed and enforced by the Parliaments and the Courts
  • Enable students to recognise legal problems and their implications when they arise in commercial and business practice and settings; and
  • Provide students with the knowledge and tools to be able to seek legal advice or to make appropriate referrals to legal professionals, when and where required

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify sources of law and important features of the Australian legal system
2.
Discuss some of the commercial legal responsibilities and risks of doing business
3.
Explain legal concepts relevant to a business structure (such as partnership or company)
4.
Differentiate various elements and features of a contract
5.
Analyse factual scenarios involving commercially relevant legal issues

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Requisites information

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