A set of rules, developed over a long period of time regulating people’s interactions with each other and which sets standards of conduct between individuals and other individuals, and individuals and the government and which are enforceable through sanction.
Separation of powers
Division of law-making power
The Governor-General gives Royal Assent
Case Law: law made by judges
The Doctrine of Precedent
The Doctrine and ... the court hierarchy
The Queensland Court Hierarchy
Jurisdiction of the courts
Original and Appellate JurisdictionA court’s jurisdiction is established by its enabling Act.
The High Court
Functions of the High Court
The three functions of the High Court are:To exercise a defined original jurisdiction; To guard and interpret the Australian Constitution; and To serve as the final court of appeal within the Australian legal system.
A decision that must be followed
Adopted or affirmed...