The ''Judiciary Act 1903'' (Cth) is an Act of the
Parliament of Australia
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that regulates the structure of the Australian judicial system and confers jurisdiction on Australian federal courts.
It is one of the oldest pieces of Australian federal legislation
and has been amended over 70 times.
Amongst other things, the Act regulates the exercise of the jurisdiction of the
High Court of Australia, confers jurisdiction on the
Federal Court of Australia, provides for the right of barristers and solicitors to practice in federal courts, and establishes the
Australian Government Solicitor
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.
The Act
Section 78B of the Act requires Australian courts to ensure that the parties have given notice to the
attorneys-general of Australia and of each
state
State may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Literature
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before proceeding with any case involving a "matter arising under the Constitution." Each of these governments may then
intervene in the case under section 78A of the Act.
See also
*
Australia Act 1986
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External links
Judiciary Act 1903ALRC Report 92: A Review of the Judiciary Act 1903 and Related Legislation
– Australian Law Reform Commission Review (July 2001)
References
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Acts of the Parliament of Australia
1903 in Australian law
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Judiciary of Australia