The High Court Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the High Court established in the Commonwealth Constitution?
A
Section 71
2
Q
What does section 76 provide?
A
Gives the High Court jurisdiction to head disputes arising under the Constitution
3
Q
The High Court cannot change the words of the constitution, but it can…?
A
Change the way the words in the constitution are interpreted
4
Q
What happens when the High Court is called to interpret any section or word?(2)
A
The interpretation adds meaning to the constitution and changes the division of law making powers.
5
Q
What does High Court interpretations effect?
A
Law making powers of state and commonwealth parliaments
6
Q
What happens in most High Court decisions?
A
Led to a shift of law making power from the states to the commonwealth
