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High Court of Australia facts for kids

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The High Court of Australia is the most powerful court in Australia. It was created in 1903. It currently has seven judges who are called "Justices". It mainly hears appeals by people who are not happy with the decision of another court.

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  • Chief Justice Samuel Griffith

    Sir Samuel Griffith, first Chief Justice of Australia

  • Andrew inglis clark

    Andrew Inglis Clark, prominent contributor to the clauses about the High Court in the Constitution of Australia.

  • HCA Darlinghurst annex

    The annexe to the Criminal Court in Darlinghurst, the court's home in Sydney.

  • Johnlatham

    John Latham, as Deputy Prime Minister prior to appointment.

  • Owen Dixon

    Owen Dixon

  • Garfield Barwick 1959

    Garfield Barwick

  • Anthony Mason QC

    Anthony Mason

  • Gleeson photo

    Murray Gleeson

  • Robert French

    Robert French

  • Susan Kiefel 2011

    Susan Kiefel in 2011

  • Hca bench and officials 1903

    The first bench of the High Court: Barton, Griffith and O'Connor seated, with court officials in the background. Photo taken at the first sitting of the court on 6 October 1903.

  • Court 1 at the High Court of Australia

    The No. 1 Courtroom, used for all cases that require a full bench of seven justices

  • High Court Australia-01JAC

    High Court building

  • High Court of Australia (3464508241)

    Entry hall

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Corte Suprema de Australia para niños

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