Competition law in Australia / S. G. Corones.

Rozelle, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co., 2006.

4th ed.

26675

Australia. -- Trade Practices Act 1974.

Restraint of trade -- Australia.

Antitrust law -- Australia.

1. Competition policy and economic theory --2. Economic concepts and definitions --3. Legal background and overview --4. Field of application of the Act --5. Anti-competitive contracts, arrangements and understandings --6. Joint ventures and collaborations --7. Mergers and acquisitions --8. Misuse of market power --9. Exclusive dealing --10. Resale price maintenance --11. Franchising --12. Intellectual property and competition --13. Anti-competitive conduct - telecommunications --14. Access to essential services: Part IIISA --15. Access to telecommunications services: Part XIC --16. Public remedies --17. ACCC investigation: practice and procedure --18. Private remedies.

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the issues pertaining to the regulation of competition in Australia. This edition takes account of the Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Act (No 1) 2006 (Cth), which gives effect to the recommendations of the Dawson Committee, and the Trade Practices Amendment (National Access Regime) Act 2006 (Cth) which gives effect to the recommendations of the Productivity Commission.

Previous ed.: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780455223537

ixiv, 814 p. ; 25 cm