High Court of Australia

Local nameHigh Court of Australia
LocationCanberra, Australia

The High Court of Australia is Australia's apex court. It exercises original and appellate jurisdiction on matters specified within Australia's Constitution.

The High Court was established following passage of the Judiciary Act 1903. It derives its authority from Chapter III of the Australian Constitution, which vests it responsibility for the judicial power of the Commonwealth. Important legal instruments pertaining to the High Court include the Judiciary Act 1903 and the High Court of Australia Act 1979.Its bench is composed of seven justices, including a Chief Justice, currently Susan Kiefel . Justices of the High Court are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister and are appointed permanently until their mandatory retirement at age 70.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Australia

Official website http://www.hcourt.gov.au/

Phone +61 2 6270 6811

Address Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

Coordinates -35°17'56.37" N 149°8'8.543" E

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