Federal Courts
High Court of Australia
The High Court of Australia is the highest Court in the
Australian Court hierarchy. It is the final Court of Appeal in
Australia. It hears matters involving disputes about the
interpretation of the Australian Constitution as well as final
appeals of criminal and civil matters from all Courts in
Australia.
Federal Court of Australia
The Federal Court is a superior Court with jurisdiction to hear
civil disputes governed by Federal laws. It hears matters on a
range of different subject matter including bankruptcy,
corporations, industrial relations, native title, taxation and
trade practices laws, and hears appeals from decisions (except
family law decisions) of the Federal Circuit Court.
