Superior court for the Australian territory of Norfolk Island
Supreme Court of Norfolk Island
Established
30 May 1957 (1957-05-30)
Jurisdiction
Norfolk Island Coral Sea Islands
Location
Kingston
Appeals to
Federal Court of Australia (Full Court)
Judge term length
mandatory retirement by age of 70
Number of positions
3
Chief Justice of Norfolk Island
Currently
Anthony Besanko
Since
26 February 2015 (2015-02-26)
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The Supreme Court of Norfolk Island is the superior court for the Australian territory of Norfolk Island. It has unlimited jurisdiction within the territory in civil matters and hears the most serious criminal matters.[1] It also has jurisdiction over the Coral Sea Islands Territory.[2] All matters are heard before a single judge, including appeals from the Court of Petty Sessions. In the Australian court hierarchy, it is one of eight state and territory Supreme Courts having unlimited jurisdiction in their respective parts of Australia. Appeal lies to the Federal Court of Australia, from which an appeal by special leave can be made to the High Court of Australia.[3]
^Supreme Court Act 1960 (NI) s 5 Jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
^Coral Sea Islands Act 1969 (Cth) s 8 Courts having jurisdiction in the Territory
^Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) s 35A
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