Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Complaints and discipline - Jurisdiction of High Court and Court of Appeal

270: Jurisdiction of High Court not limited

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"The High Court can still help you, even if this law says some things are different."

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You can go to the High Court for help, and this Part does not limit that. The High Court can still make decisions on things, except where this Part says otherwise. This is similar to what was said in s 138 of a previous law.

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Part 7Complaints and discipline
Jurisdiction of High Court and Court of Appeal

270Jurisdiction of High Court not limited

  1. Except as provided in this Part, nothing in this Part limits the jurisdiction of the High Court.

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