This course provides an introduction to the structure and regulation of business corporations in Australia. It will also examine some of the theoretical debates about the nature of the corporation and consider their influence on approaches to regulation of corporations. The first part of the course focuses on factors influencing choice of business organization, the process and consequences of incorporation. Attention will be given to the differences in regulatory approach between small and large corporations. The second part of the course will focus on corporate governance. Finally, the course will consider briefly some issues of concern to the larger corporation.
The course will provide a useful introduction to other courses in the corporate and commercial law program.