Competition Law and Policy outlines and evaluates Australian competition law and its policy rationale. This fully revised third edition draws together a comprehensive collection of material, providing an excellent and up-to-date guide to Australian competition law and current proposals for change.

The book begins with an overview of Australia’s competition policies and goals and of the evolution of its common law. The text then systematically discusses the principle forms of anti-competitive conduct engaged in by firms. Finally, it looks at the uniquely Australian concepts of authorisation and access and the sanctions imposed for breaches of competition law.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• Updated with latest legislative changes including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
• New chapter 6 discusses the introduction of the new cartel law and their provision for criminal sanctions
• References international competition law, including the Treaty of Lisbon, encouraging a global perspective
• Questions throughout each chapter aid readers’ understanding.

1.The Evolution of Australian Competition Law
2.Restraint of Trade
3.Australian Competition Law in Outline
4.The Goals of Competition Law
5.Economic Concepts and Definitions
6.Cartel Conduct
7.Primary Boycotts
8.Anti-competitive Agreements
9.Misuse of Market Power and Below Cost Pricing
10.Exclusive Dealing
11.Resale Price Maintenance
12.Mergers
13.Authorisation and Notification
14.Public Enforcement by the ACCC and CDPP
15.Private Enforcement
16.Access to Declared Services

Philip Clarke has recently retired from his position as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the School of Law, Deakin University.

Stephen Corones is a Professor at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology.

Julie Clarke is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Deakin University.