Sections Relating To High Court

Question 1

Section 71: judicial power and courts

Answer 1

The judicial power of the Commonwealth shall be invested in a federal Supreme Court known as the High Court of Australia

Question 2

Section 75: original jurisdiction of the high court (2)

Answer 2

• matters arising under any treaty

* in matters between states

Question 3

Section 76: additional original jurisdiction

Answer 3

• matters arising under the constitution

* matters of admiralty