Offences punishable by courts of summary jurisdiction
48 Offences punishable by courts of summary jurisdiction
Subject to the succeeding provisions of this section:
the several courts of summary jurisdiction of the States are invested with federal jurisdiction; and
jurisdiction is conferred on the several courts of summary jurisdiction of the Territories;
with respect to offences against the preceding provisions of this Part whether committed within or outside Australia.
The jurisdiction invested in or conferred on courts of summary jurisdiction by the last preceding subsection is invested or conferred within the limits (other than limits having effect by reference to the places at which offences are committed) of their several jurisdictions, whether those limits are as to subject‑matter or otherwise.
The jurisdiction with which a court of summary jurisdiction of a State is invested by this section is subject to the conditions and restrictions specified in subsection (2) of section 39 of the Judiciary Act 1903‑1955.
Nothing in this section affects jurisdiction invested in or conferred on courts other than courts of summary jurisdiction by the Judiciary Act 1903‑1955 or by or under any other Act.
Except as provided by this section, the Judiciary Act 1903‑1955 applies in relation to offences with respect to which jurisdiction is invested or conferred by this section.
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