Is federal court the same as High Court?
The High Court is at the top of the hierarchy of federal courts. It is also at the top of the hierarchy of state courts, because decisions of state Supreme Courts may be able to be appealed to the High Court.
How do I find an Australian law report?
Use the following resources to find information for Australian case law.
- Westlaw AU. Westlaw AU provides access to Australian reported cases from 1825+ and unreported cases from 1999.
- Lexis Advance Research & US Research.
- CCH IntelliConnect.
- Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII)
Can you watch court cases online Australia?
eCourtroom is a an online courtroom used by Judges and Judicial Registrars to assist with the management and hearing of some matters before the Federal Court of Australia or Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
What type of cases are heard by the Federal Court?
More specifically, federal courts hear criminal, civil, and bankruptcy cases. And once a case is decided, it can often be appealed.
What cases go to Federal Court Australia?
The Court’s jurisdiction is broad, covering almost all civil matters arising under Australian federal law and some summary and indictable criminal matters. Central to the Court’s civil jurisdiction is s 39B(1A)c of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth).
Where is the federal court registry located in Canberra?
The Federal Court Registry in the Australian Capital Territory is located on the ground floor of the southern wing of the Nigel Bowen Commonwealth Law Courts building at the corner of Childers Street and University Avenue, Canberra City.
What is the Court of Canada registry?
The Court has one Registry for all of Canada. That Registry consists of a principal office in Ottawa and other offices in the different parts of the country where convenience of litigants makes it expedient that there be such offices. The officer who has overall responsibility for the operation of the Registry is the Chief Administrator.
What does the federal court registry do?
The Federal Court Registry provides administrative court services to the Federal Court, litigants appearing before the Court and the public. It also provides judges, litigants and their counsel with services relating to court hearings. These services include:
What does the Federal Court of Australia do?
Federal Court of Australia About The Federal Court The Court decides disputes according to law – promptly, courteously and effectively contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of all Australians. More about the Court