Editor Pick
High Court of Australia
- January 4, 2001
- Rated 2 of 5 by
Quan from Seattle, Washington
The High Court of Australia is separated from the National Gallery of Australia by a sculpture garden. It is a gleaming concrete and glass structure, and is the ultimate seat of Australian law. It convenes only to determine matters of constitutional import and others that have major impact on Australian law. When the court is in session, the public can observe the proceedings. It is fairly informal, as you do not have to sign anything or ask for prior permission. Visitors who show up and ask for it are allowed in. The only requirement is that you remain quiet and respectful during the proceedings. We noticed that visitors who left the proceedings always signaled their respect by bowing to the justices.
From journal Canberra - the gentle Australian Capital