Judiciary Act 1903
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| Judiciary Act 1903 | |
Parliament of Australia |
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| Long title: | An Act to make provision for the Exercise of the Judicial Power of the Commonwealth |
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| Date of Royal Assent: | August 25, 1903 |
| Commencement: | August 25, 1903 |
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| Status: Substantially amended | |
The Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) regulates the structure of the Australian judicial system and invests federal Australian courts with jurisdiction. Its passage, on the 25 August 1903, established the High Court of Australia. It is one of the oldest pieces of Australian legislation and has been amended over 70 times.
The Act provides for the right of barristers and solicitors to practice in Federal courts, it provides for suits by and against the Commonwealth and the States, as well as for procedure in the High Court of Australia.
The Act also establishes in law the position of the Australian Government Solicitor.
[edit] External links
- Judiciary Act 1903
- ALRC Report 92: A Review of the Judiciary Act 1903 and Related Legislation – Australian Law Reform Commission Review (July 2001)
