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    The judiciary branch in Australia consists of a hierarchy of courts headed by the High Court of Australia. The judiciary applies and interprets the law independently without interference from the other branches of government. Key aspects of the judiciary include upholding citizens' rights, settling disputes according to law, and maintaining an independent, democratic system of justice.

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    The judiciary branch in Australia consists of a hierarchy of courts headed by the High Court of Australia. The judiciary applies and interprets the law independently without interference from the other branches of government. Key aspects of the judiciary include upholding citizens' rights, settling disputes according to law, and maintaining an independent, democratic system of justice.

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    The judiciary branch in Australia consists of a hierarchy of courts headed by the High Court of Australia. The judiciary applies and interprets the law independently without interference from the other branches of government. Key aspects of the judiciary include upholding citizens' rights, settling disputes according to law, and maintaining an independent, democratic system of justice.

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    The Judicial

    Branch of
    Government
    in Australia
    The Australian
    Constitution

    Legislature Executive Judiciary


    Power to make Power to Power to apply
    law administer law the law

    House of Governor-
    High Court
    Representatives General

    Prime Minister
    Senate Federal Courts
    and Cabinet

    Governor Government
    General Departments
    2
    What is the Judiciary
    • The judiciary is the branch of government which administers justice according to law. The term

    is used to refer broadly to the courts, the judges, magistrates, adjudicators and other support

    personnel who run the system.

    • The courts apply the law, and settle disputes and punish law-breakers according to the law. Our

    judicial system is a key aspect of our democratic way of life. It upholds peace, order and good

    government.

    • Citizens look to the judiciary to uphold their rights and governments look to the courts to

    interpret laws.

    3
    The Judiciary
    • Under Australia’s Constitution, our judiciary is independent from the other arms of government.

    • The separation of powers doctrine means that in interpreting and applying the law, judicial officers act

    independently and without interference from the parliament or the executive

    • Under the doctrine of the separation of powers the judiciary must remain independent from the other

    two branches of government. This independence is seen as a vital safeguard against corruption

    and a cornerstone of democracy.


    The Judiciary
    • Chapter 3 outlines The High Court of Australia as Australia's highest court.

    • The High Court hears constitutional cases as well as appeals from lower courts

    • Underneath the High Court are a number of other federal courts :

     Federal Court of Australia,

     Family Court of Australia

    Federal Magistrates Court of Australia

    •Generally, the federal courts hear matters relating to corporations, trade practices, industrial

    relations, bankruptcy, customs, immigration and other areas of federal law as well

    5
    The Judiciary

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