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28 February 2025

The role of economics in Australian competition law

Marking the 50-year anniversary of modern statutory competition law in Australia, RBB’s George SiolisGeorge SiolisGeorge SiolisPartner has contributed to the publication ‘Competition Law and Economics in Australia’.

Volume 1 is out now and covers the context, law and economics of the Australian competition law system, and includes George’s chapter which focuses on the role of economics and economic analysis.

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. 

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.

More information about the book can be found here.  -

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