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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution

Power to define jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Provision
77
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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With respect to any of the matters mentioned in the last two sections the Parliament may make laws— (i.) Defining the jurisdiction of any federal court other than the High Court: (ii.) Defining the extent to which the jurisdiction of any federal court shall be exclusive of that which belongs to or is invested in the courts of the States: (iii.) Investing any court of a State with federal jurisdiction.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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