The Court is a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia from time to time.
The primary functions of the Court are to, decide disputes according to law - promptly, courteously and effectively and, in so doing, to interpret the statutory law and develop the general law of the Commonwealth, so as to fulfil the role of a court exercising the judicial power of the Commonwealth under the Constitution.
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Primary body
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Small
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
Government appointed boards
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