This Restrictive Trade Practices (Australian Competition Law) online training module will provide staff at all levels of your organisation with a greater understanding of how competition is protected by the Competition and Consumer Act. The penalties for not complying with the law can be substantial; fines can exceed $10 million per offence for companies and can be up to half a million for individuals who are found to behave anti-competitively – and ignorance of the law is no defence against legal action! This training provides practical guidance on staying compliant with the complex laws surrounding restrictive trade practices.

What the course covers

The Restrictive Trade Practices course covers the following major subject areas:

• Introduction to restrictive trade practices law
• The Competition and Consumer Act
• The ‘golden rules’ of acceptable trade practice
• Price fixing; what it is and why it is prohibited
• Boycotts and collective boycotts
• Secondary boycotts
• What is ‘misuse of market power’?
• Why laws prohibit the misuse of market power
• Third line forcing; what it is and why it is illegal
• What is allowed under third line forcing laws
• The concept of resale price maintenance
• Conduct that substantially lessens competition.

Course structure and delivery

This online course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete, but may be completed over multiple sessions. Topics are organised into 6 modules, with each containing a short quiz. Every quiz must be passed in order to complete the course.

Advanced course features

Our courses are designed with accessibility and convenience in mind. All courses feature:

• 24 x 7 online availability from anywhere
• Learners can complete course content over multiple sessions
• Content can be viewed on computers, tablet devices and even mobile phones
• Interactive exercises and variety of presentation styles increase engagement
• Courses include optional audio narration for content and scenarios
• Up-to-date real-world and hypothetical examples to illustrate concepts
• Accessibility options such as dark mode and reader view for the visually impaired.

Refresher course also available

The Restrictive Trade Practices full course content can be supplemented with our refresher version of the course, which is designed to support periodic re-training of staff. The refresher course covers the same topic areas as the full course, but in a more concise manner, and with a focus on reinforcing concepts and assessing knowledge.

Additional unique tools and features

High quality, comprehensive and engaging content is not all there is to our unique course offerings. Our courses are supported by the flexible and powerful Online Compliance Learning Management System (OCLMS) platform. The platform also includes many unique administration features and customisation options that enable you to present a consistent and appealing experience.

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