Judiciary Act 1903
Act of the Parliament of Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Judiciary Act 1903?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of Australia that regulates the structure of the Australian judicial system and confers jurisdiction on Australian federal courts.[1] It is one of the oldest pieces of Australian federal legislation[1] and has been amended over 70 times.[2]
This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2021) |
Quick Facts Parliament of Australia, Citation ...
Judiciary Act 1903 | |
---|---|
Parliament of Australia | |
| |
Citation | No. 6, 1903 as amended or No. 6 of 1903 |
Territorial extent | States and territories of Australia |
Royal assent | 25 August 1903 |
Commenced | 25 August 1903 |
Status: Current legislation |
Close
Amongst other things, the Act regulates the exercise of the jurisdiction of the High Court of Australia,[3] confers jurisdiction on the Federal Court of Australia,[4] provides for the right of barristers and solicitors to practice in federal courts, and establishes the Australian Government Solicitor.[5]