Annual Baxt Lecture in Competition Law
The Competition Law & Economics Network hosts an Annual Public Lecture Series on competition law and economics related issues. The Lecture is given by an eminent international or national figure in this field on a topic of contemporary relevance. The intention behind the Lecture series is to highlight and generate debate about big picture policy issues as well as provide comparative insights from other jurisdictions.
The Lecture is named in honour of Professor Bob Baxt AO in recognition of his subbstantial contribution to the development of competition law in Australia. In particular, the Lecture acknowledges his significant support for the establishment of competition law as a recognised and sought after discipline at the graduate level at the Melbourne Law School. Professor Baxt is the Chair of the Advisory Board of the competition law specialty in the Melbourne Law Masters program.
Please click below for full details of each Baxt lecture to date.
The Inaugural Baxt Lecture was delivered by Professor William Kovacic, US Federal Trade Commissioner, on the topic "Competition Authorities for the 21st Century". on 13 August 2010.
The Second Annual Baxt Lecture was delivered by Professor Richard Whish, one of Europe's foremost competition law scholars, on 24 August 2011, on the topic: "Private Enforcement of Competition Law? European Developments".