HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA ACT 1979
Table of Provisions
PART I--PRELIMINARY
- 1 Short title
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Repeal
- 4 Interpretation
- 4A Application of the Criminal Code
PART II--CONSTITUTION--AND SEAT OF THE HIGH COURT
Division 1--Justices of the High Court
- 5 The High Court
- 6 Consultation with State Attorneys - General on appointment of Justices
- 7 Qualification of Justices
- 8 Seniority
- 9 Acting Chief Justice
- 10 Justices not to hold other office
- 11 Oath or affirmation of allegiance and of office
- 12 Salary and allowances
- 13 Appropriation
Division 2--Seat of the High Court
- 14 Seat
- 15 Places of sittings
- 16 Judgment may be pronounced at any sitting
PART III--ADMINISTRATION--OF THE HIGH COURT
- 17 Administration of the Court
- 18 Chief Executive and Principal Registrar of the Court
- 19 Functions and powers of the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar
- 20 Terms and conditions of appointment
- 21 Remuneration and allowances
- 22 Leave of absence
- 23 Resignation
- 24 Termination of appointment
- 25 Acting Chief Executive and Principal Registrar
- 26 Officers and employees
- 27 Marshal and Deputy Marshals
- 28 Certain officers may administer oaths and affirmations
PART IV--REGISTRY--AND PROCEDURE
- 30 Registry
- 31 Transfer of proceedings
- 32 Seals
- 33 Writs etc.
- 34 Date of process
PART V--FINANCE
- 35 Moneys appropriated for the Court
- 36 Estimates
- 37 Application of moneys appropriated for the Court
- 38 Trust moneys
- 39 Other moneys
- 40 Limitation on contracts
- 41 Accounts with ADIs
- 42 Proper accounts to be kept
- 43 Audit
- 44 Exemption from taxation
PART VI--MISCELLANEOUS
- 45 Proceedings in respect of administration of the Court
- 46 Exercise of powers of the Court in administrative matters
- 47 Annual reports and financial statements
- 48 Rules of Court
- 49 Regulations
