CONSTITUTION → authorises → FEDERAL COURTS
Establishes the federal judicial framework, independent of executive administration.
The Constitutionjudiciary
Federal courts / judiciary
Independent courts exercise federal judicial power within their jurisdiction.
Role, powers and limits
- Role
- Independent courts exercise federal judicial power within their jurisdiction.
- Authority source
- Australian Constitution, Chapter III.
- Powers
- Resolve cases and interpret applicable law.
- Limits
- Jurisdiction is defined by the Constitution and legislation.
- Oversight
- No separate oversight claim is made for this concept in the initial dataset.
- Review / appeal
- Appeal rights depend on the court and case.
- Money flows
- No separate money flows claim is made for this concept in the initial dataset.
Connected relationships
FEDERAL COURTS → interprets → LEGISLATION
Interprets and applies law in cases within jurisdiction.
The Australian system of governmentGOVERNOR-GENERAL → appoints → FEDERAL COURTS
Appoints federal judges in Council; appointment is distinct from direction of judicial decisions.
The Australian system of government Commonwealth of Australia Constitution ActPrimary and official sources
The Australian system of government Commonwealth of Australia Constitution ActLast verified: