| Description |
xvii, 537 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Part I: Recurrent Themes. 1. The separation of powers / Cheryl Saunders -- 2. Judicial federalism / Gavan Griffith and Geoffrey Kennett -- 3. The independence of the judiciary / Stephen Parker. Part II: Federal Courts. 4. The evolving role and function of the High Court / Sir Anthony Mason -- 5. Federal courts created by Parliament / Robert French -- 6. Managing litigation in the Federal Court / Bryan Beaumont -- 7. Federal courts and federal tribunals: pluralism and democratic values / Margaret Allars. Part III: Federal Jurisdiction. 8. Limitations on federal adjudication / Henry Burmester -- 9. Federal, associated and accrued jurisdiction / Leslie Zines -- 10. Cross-vesting of jurisdiction and the federal judicial system / Brian Opeskin -- 11. Choice of law in federal and cross-vested jurisdiction / Peter Nygh. Part IV: Federal Judges. 12. A profile of the federal judiciary / Andrew J. Goldsmith -- 13. The appointment and removal of federal judges / A. R. Blackshield -- 14. Federal judges as holders of non-judicial office / Fiona Wheeler |
| Summary |
This comprehensive account of the Australian national judicial system comprises specialist contributions from experts in their field, including judges, government lawyers, barristers and academics. At a time of impending reform, it takes stock of the federal judicial system and likely developments |
| Analysis |
Courts |
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Cross vesting |
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Federal Court of Australia |
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Federal issue |
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High Court of Australia |
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Judicial independence |
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Judiciary |
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Jurisdiction |
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Litigation |
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Separation of powers |
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Statistics |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 506-526 |
| Subject |
Australia. Federal Court.
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Australia. High Court.
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Judges -- Australia.
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Judicial power -- Australia.
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Courts -- Australia.
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Jurisdiction -- Australia.
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| Author |
Opeskin, Brian R.
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Wheeler, Fiona.
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| LC no. |
2001347611 |
| ISBN |
0522848893 |
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