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Judiciary Act 1903 | |
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Parliament of Australia | |
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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 |
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]
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]