The High Court is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. The functions of the High Court are to interpret and apply the law of Australia; to decide cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws and to hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts
Further information
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Type of Body
U. Non-Government Body
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
The Constitution and the High Court of Australia Act 1979
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
7
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Classification
Y. Non-Government
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Function Categorization
Tribunal
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Other | The Hon Justice Patrick Keane AC | 1 March 2013 | 2022 |
| Other | The Hon Justice Stephen Gageler AC | 9 October 2012 | 2028 |
| Other | The Hon Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC | 30 January 2017 | 2024 |
| Other | The Hon Justice James Edelman | 30 January 2017 | 2044 |
| Other | The Hon Justice Simon Harry Peter Steward | 1 December 2020 | 2039 |
| Other | The Hon Justice Jacqueline Sarah Gleeson | 1 December 2020 | 2039 |
| Other | The Hon Justice Michelle Gordon AC | 14 April 2015 | 2034 |
| Other | Ms. Philippa Lynch PSM | 10 February 2018 | 2023 |
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