Court of Disputed Returns (Australia)

Court of Disputed Returns (Australia)

The Court of Disputed Returns in Australia is a jurisdiction established by Part XXII of the Commonwealth Electoral Act. The jurisdiction is exercised by the High Court of Australia, which can refer cases to the Federal Court. The Court makes determinations on the validity of elections for representatives in the Parliament of Australia.

A Court of Disputed Returns is a court, tribunal or some other body that determines disputes about elections in some common law countries, including Australia.

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