Court of Disputed Returns (Australia)
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The Court of Disputed Returns in Australia is a jurisdiction established by Part XXII of the Commonwealth Electoral Act. The jurisdiction is exercised by the High Court of Australia
, which can refer cases to the Federal Court
. The Court makes determinations on the validity of elections for representatives in the Parliament of Australia
.
A Court of Disputed Returns
is a court, tribunal or some other body that determines disputes about elections in some common law countries, including Australia.
High Court of Australia
The High Court of Australia is the supreme court in the Australian court hierarchy and the final court of appeal in Australia. It has both original and appellate jurisdiction, has the power of judicial review over laws passed by the Parliament of Australia and the parliaments of the States, and...
, which can refer cases to the Federal Court
Federal Court of Australia
The Federal Court of Australia is an Australian superior court of record which has jurisdiction to deal with most civil disputes governed by federal law , along with some summary criminal matters. Cases are heard at first instance by single Judges...
. The Court makes determinations on the validity of elections for representatives in the Parliament of Australia
Parliament of Australia
The Parliament of Australia, also known as the Commonwealth Parliament or Federal Parliament, is the legislative branch of the government of Australia. It is bicameral, largely modelled in the Westminster tradition, but with some influences from the United States Congress...
.
A Court of Disputed Returns
Court of Disputed Returns
The Court of Disputed Returns is a court, or a tribunal, or some other body that determines disputes about elections in some common law countries. Sometimes the court may be known by another name, such as the Court of Disputed Elections...
is a court, tribunal or some other body that determines disputes about elections in some common law countries, including Australia.