Supreme Court of North Australia
1 February 1927 – 12 June 1931
Previously Supreme Court of the Northern Territory (1911–1927). Renamed Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in 1931.
The superior court of the Territory of North Australia, the part of the Northern Territory north of latitude 20° S, while the territory was divided; its judge also served the Supreme Court of Central Australia.
Names over time
- Supreme Court of the Northern Territory1911–1927
- Supreme Court of North Australia1927–1931
- Supreme Court of the Northern Territory1931–1979
How it came into existence
The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory was not abolished but continued under this name when the Northern Australia Act 1926 was brought into force on 1 February 1927, dividing the territory into North Australia and Central Australia.
- Superior jurisdiction north of latitude 20° S
Legislation: Northern Australia Act 1926
How it ended
Continued as the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory from 12 June 1931, when the two territories were reunited and the Supreme Court of Central Australia was abolished.
- Superior jurisdiction in North Australia
Main functions
- Superior civil and criminal jurisdiction in North Australia
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Home Affairs.
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Sources
Government records and websites
Other sources
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