Courts and Statute Law

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 1 person
linked notesView linked note
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/19

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

20 Terms

1
New cards
Court Hierarchy
The organization of courts in a structured system where each level has its own specific jurisdiction and authority.
2
New cards
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
A superior federal court that handles complex family law cases, established by the Australian Parliament.
3
New cards
Supreme Court of New South Wales
The highest court in the state, handling the most serious criminal cases and high-value civil disputes.
4
New cards
District Court of New South Wales
An intermediate court that deals with serious criminal cases and civil disputes under $750,000.
5
New cards
Local Court in New South Wales
A lower court that handles minor criminal offences, civil matters under $100,000, and some family law matters.
6
New cards
Coroner’s Court
A court responsible for investigating unexplained or suspicious deaths, fires, and explosions.
7
New cards
Children’s Court
A court that handles civil child protection cases and criminal cases involving individuals under 18.
8
New cards
Land and Environment Court
A specialist court in New South Wales focused on environmental law and related disputes.
9
New cards
High Court of Australia
The highest court in Australia that hears appeals and rules on constitutional matters.
10
New cards
Statute Law
Law made by parliament, also known as legislation or Acts of Parliament.
11
New cards
Delegated Legislation
Laws made by non-parliamentary bodies under the authority of an enabling Act.
12
New cards
Legislative Process
The procedure through which laws are proposed, debated, and enacted in parliament.
13
New cards
Bill
A proposed law that is introduced for consideration in parliament.
14
New cards
Private Member's Bill
A bill introduced by a member of parliament who is not a government minister.
15
New cards
Regulations
Laws made by the Governor-General, state governors, or members of the Executive Council.
16
New cards
Ordinances
Laws made for Australian territories, such as Norfolk Island.
17
New cards
By-laws
Laws made by local councils for specific areas governed by that council.
18
New cards
Enabling Act
An Act that authorizes a non-parliamentary body to create delegated legislation.
19
New cards
Appellate Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts.
20
New cards
Minor Criminal Offences
Less serious criminal offenses typically dealt with in lower courts.