Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00038:section:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00038
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 9
Character Range: 31317–32262

9  Exercise of jurisdiction pursuant to cross‑vesting laws
 (1) Nothing in this or any other Act is intended to override or limit the operation of a provision of a law of a State relating to cross‑vesting of jurisdiction.
 (2) The Supreme Court of a Territory may:
 (a) exercise jurisdiction (whether original or appellate) conferred on that court by a provision of this Act or of a law of a State relating to cross‑vesting of jurisdiction; and
 (b) hear and determine a proceeding transferred to that court under such a provision.
 (3) The Federal Court or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) may:
 (a) exercise jurisdiction (whether original or appellate) conferred on that court by a provision of this Act or of a law of the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory relating to cross‑vesting of jurisdiction; and
 (b) hear and determine a proceeding transferred to that court under such a provision.