High Court of Australia

High Court of Australia

Highest court of jurisdiction in Australia

The High Court of Australia is the apex court of the Australian legal system. It exercises original and appellate jurisdiction on matters specified in the Constitution of Australia and supplementary legislation.

World Politics
Victorian donation laws ruled unconstitutional

Victorian donation laws ruled unconstitutional Australia's High Court has struck down Victoria's political donation laws, ruling they unconstitutionally favored major parties over independents.