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UNE unit code: LAW379
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Unit information
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Commercial law looks closely at the statutory and common law regimes relating to consumer transactions and consumer protection.
Throughout this unit, you will examine the Sale of Goods Act 1923 (NSW) and its implication for business and private consumers as well as traders.
You will also examine the Australian Consumer Law regime under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) from a consumer's perspective. This includes the law relating to misleading and deceptive conduct, consumer guarantees and manufacturer's liability. Additionally, you will examine the law applying to electronic commerce, credit, insurance, bankruptcy, agency and guarantees.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the principles of commercial law and the relevant legislative provisions and case law;
- use initiative and judgement to critically analyse, synthesise, and evaluate the effectiveness of regulation of commercial law transactions and the policy issues raised by commercial law e.g., sale of goods, consumer protection, consumer credit, agency, bailment, insurance, guarantee and ecommerce;
- demonstrate a well-developed ability to identify legal issues and apply the commercial law principles to determine the obligations of those involved in commercial transactions; and
- demonstrate an ability to act autonomously to present a clear and coherent exposition of the relevant knowledge that evidences legal research, legal reasoning and professional judgment to questions relating to commercial law issues.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 | No | 10% | All offerings | Online Quiz |
Assignment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written Assessment No. Words: 2000 |
Take Home Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Australian Commercial Law
ISBN: 9780455244709
Turner, C. and Trone, J., Thomson Reuters 33rd ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Commercial Law: Commentary and Materials
ISBN: 9780455240626
Pearson, G., Fisher, S, Peden, E. and Tolhurst, G.J., Thomson Reuters 4th ed. 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
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