Commonwealth of Australia Constitution
Original jurisdiction of High Court.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Provision
- 75
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceIn all matters— (i.) Arising under any treaty: (ii.) Affecting consuls or other representatives of other countries: (iii.) In which the Commonwealth, or a person suing or being sued on behalf of the Commonwealth, is a party: (iv.) Between States, or between residents of different States, or between a State and a resident of another State: (v.) In which a writ of Mandamus or prohibition or an injunction is sought against an officer of the Commonwealth: the High Court shall have original jurisdiction.
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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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