Competition Law and Economics in Australia, Volume I: The Competition Law System: Context, Law and Economics

Marking the 50-year anniversary of modern statutory competition law in Australia, this two-volume set brings together more than 40 leading experts to discuss the most important issues and developments arising under Australian competition law, economics, and policy.

This publication discusses current reforms and reviews the impact of competition law and policy in the Australian economy over the last 50 years, since the enactment of the Trade Practices Act 1974. Contributors examine the legacy of this landmark legislation, important precedents and cases that have shaped contemporary Australian competition law, as well as the substantive, procedural, and institutional features in need of revision. Volume I focuses on the history and context of Australian competition law, the courts and tribunal, and the competition system established by the Competition and Consumer Act. Volume II assesses consumer protection law, the digital economy, enforcement, remedies and sanctions, and the Australian competition regime from a comparative perspective.

This volume, alongside its companion, Competition and Consumer Law: Principles, Enforcement, and Comparative Perspectives, is an authoritative treatise that will interest the broader competition law and policy community around the world. Together, they provide essential insights for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and regulators.

Julie Clarke is Associate Dean and Professor of Law at Melbourne Law School.

Allan Fels AO is Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne and former Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Brent Fisse is Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney and Partner of Brent Fisse Lawyers, Sydney.

Deborah Healey is Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales and Director of the Herbert Smith Freehills CIBEL Centre.

Mel Marquis is Deputy Associate Dean at Monash Law School and Executive Board Member of CLARS.

John E. Middleton AM KC is Senior Advisor of DLA Piper, former Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, and former President of the Australian Competition Tribunal.

Rhonda L. Smith is Senior Lecturer, Economics Department, University of Melbourne and former Commissioner of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.