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COURTS AND CASES AUSTRALIA

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Federal Supreme Court

The High Court is the highest judicial instance in Australia. It hears criminal and civil appeals from the Federal Court, the State Supreme Courts and the Family Court. It also decides Federal matters such as constitutional and interstate disputes. The primary function of the High Court is to interpret and determine cases involving Australia's Constitution.
Appeals to the High Court are by special leave only.

The High Court consists of the Chief Justice and six other Justices appointed by the Governor- General by commission. (sect 5 High Court of Australia Act)

High Court of Australia

Federal Appellate Courts

The Family Law Courts comprise the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia. Both courts have jurisdiction in family law matters in all states and territories except Western Australia, which has its own Family Court. The Family Court of Australia is a superior court of record and deals with more complex matters whereas the Federal Magistrates Court deals with less complex matters that are likely to be decided quickly.

Appeals from the Family Court are heard by a "Full Court" of the Family Court (three to five judges). Appeals from the Full Court lie to the High Court of Australia, though special leave is required.

The Federal Court of Australia is a superior court Court and is a court of law and equity. (sect 5 Federal Court of Australia Act 1979) The Court has a substantial and diverse appellate jurisdiction. It hears appeals from decisions of single judges of the Court, and from the Federal Magistrates Court in non-family law matters.

Federal Courts of First Instance

Federal Magistrates Court
Federal Magistrates Court Adelaide
Federal Magistrates Court Brisbane
Federal Magistrates Court Canberra
Federal Magistrates Court Darwin
Federal Magistrates Court Launceston
Federal Magistrates Court Melbourne
Federal Magistrates Court Newcastle
Federal Magistrates Court Parramatta
Federal Magistrates Court Sydney
Federal Magistrates Court Townsville

State Supreme Court

Every State or Territory has a Supreme Court. The court is a superior court of record and is the highest court within that state or territory.

Supreme Court of New South Wales
Supreme Court of Norfolk Island
Supreme Court of Queensland
Supreme Court of South Australia
Supreme Court of Tasmania
Supreme Court of Victoria
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
Supreme Court of the Northern Territory

State Appellate Courts

District Court of New South Wales
District Court of Queenskand
District Court of South Australia
District Court of Western Australia
Family Court of Western Australi
Victoria County Court

First Instance Courts

The Magistrates' Court hears and determines all summary offences and many indictable offences. T he Magistrates' Court Act states the court can hear any offences for which the maximum fine is $120,000 or maximum jail term is 10 years or less.

Magistrates Courts
Local Courts of NSW
Norfolk Island Court of Petty Sessions
The Magistrates Court of Northeren Territory
The Magistrates Court of South Australia
The Magistrates Court of South Australia
The Magistrates Court of Tasmania
The Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates Court of Western Australia
The Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory
The Magistrates Courts of Queensland

Administrative Appellate Court

Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Australian Capital Territory
Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Victoria
Administrative Appeals Tribunal of the Australian Capital Territory Decisions

Administrative Courts (First Instance)

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Other Courts

Industrial Relations Commission of Australia
Industrial Relations Court of Australia
Children's Court of New South Wales
Civil and Adminstrative Tribunal ACT (ACAT)
Commercial Tenancies Tribunal Australian Capital Territory
Compensation Court of New South Wales Decisions
Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal of New South Wales
Designs Office of Australia Decisions
Discrimination Tribunal Australian Capital Territory
Fair Trading Tribunal of New South Wales Decisions
Family Court of Western Australia
Industrial Court of Qeensland
Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales
Industrial Relations Court of South Australia
Land and Environment Court of New South Wales
Land and Environment Court of New South Wales
Native Title Tribunal
Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission Decisions
Office of State Revenue for New South Wales
Queensland Commercial and Consumer Tribunal
Residential Tenancies Tribunal Australian Capital Territory
Social Security Appeals Tribunal
South Australia Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court
Victoria Infringements Court
Victoria Coroners Court
Victoria Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT)
Youth Court of South Australia

Jurisprudence (Case Law)

Judiciary (general)

Court Appearances , National Directory of Court Lawyers
ACT Law Courts and Tribunals
Attorney-General Western Australia
Attorney-General's Department South Australia
Australian Government Attorney-General's Department
Court lists
Courts Administration Authority South Australia
Foolkit Lawyers Toolkit
NSW Justice & Attorney General
Northern Territory Courts Administration
Queensland Courts
Tasmania Courts and Tribunals
Victorian Courts