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s 191

Jurisdiction of the Federal Court

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Part 18Jurisdiction and powers of courts

191 Jurisdiction of the Federal Court

(1)

The Federal Court has jurisdiction with respect to matters arising under this Act.

(2)

The jurisdiction of the Federal Court to hear and determine appeals against decisions, directions or orders of the Registrar is exclusive of the jurisdiction of any other court except the jurisdiction of:

(a)

the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) under subsection 191A(2) of this Act; and

(b)

the High Court under section 75 of the Constitution.

(3)

A prosecution for an offence against this Act may not be started in the Federal Court.

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