Jurisdiction of courts
13 Jurisdiction of courts
The Supreme Court of each State is invested with federal jurisdiction, and to the extent that the Constitution permits, jurisdiction is conferred on the Supreme Court of each Territory, with respect to all matters arising under section 11 or 16.
The Federal Court of Australia has jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising under section 11 or 16.
The jurisdiction of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory under this section shall be exercised by a single Judge.
The inferior courts of each State are invested with federal jurisdiction, and jurisdiction is conferred on the inferior courts of each Territory, within the limits, other than limits as to subject‑matter, of their several jurisdictions, with respect to matters arising under section 16.
An appeal lies to the Federal Court of Australia from a judgment or order of a court of a State or Territory exercising jurisdiction under this Act.
An appeal lies to the High Court, with special leave of the High Court, from a judgment or order referred to in subsection (4).
Except as provided in subsection (4) or (5), no appeal lies from a judgment or order referred to in subsection (4).
A reference in subsection (3) to an inferior court is a reference to:
a County Court, District Court or Local Court; or
a court of summary jurisdiction exercising civil jurisdiction;
being a court having jurisdiction in actions for the recovery of debts up to an amount not less than the amount of compensation claimed.
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