SAC #4 (Outcome 2B) - High Court

Question 1

What does S75 of the Constitution state?

Answer 1

“Original Jurisdiction of the High Court”.

The High Court has original jurisdiction in matters which:

• arise under any treaty.
• affect consuls or representative of other countries.
• the Commonwealth or person is a party.
• involve States or residents of two different states.
• a writ of Mandamus or prohibition or an injunction is sought against an office of the Commonwealth.

Question 2

What does S76 of the Constitution state?

Answer 2

The Parliament may make laws conferring original jurisdiction on the High Court in any matter:

• Arising under this Constitution, or involving its interpretation.
• Arising under any laws made by the Parliament.
• Of Admiralty and maritime jurisdiction.
• Relating to the same subject-matter claimed under the laws of different States.