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In forceJurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court
Part 2Constitution and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
20 Jurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court
(1)
The court has the following jurisdiction:
(a)
all original and appellate jurisdiction that is necessary to administer justice in the Territory;
(b)
jurisdiction conferred by a Commonwealth Act or a law of the Territory.
(2)
Unless it is required to do so by or under a Commonwealth Act or a law of the Territory, the court is not bound to exercise its powers if it has concurrent jurisdiction with another court or tribunal.
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