The High Court of Australia: Sections 71-76, jurisdictions, common law and constitutional decisions

What this note covers

1. The High Court in the Constitution: Sections 71 to 76
2. Roles and powers of the High Court
3. Jurisdiction, precedent and how the Court decides
4. A common law decision: Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (1992)
5. Constitutional decisions to know
6. Worked example: explaining the High Court's lawmaking role
7. Exam technique and the High Court across the course

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes