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High Court of Australia
4.3
115 reviewsAbout
The High Court of Australia is the highest court in the Australian judicial system.
Visitors to the Court can view the courtrooms where the Court interprets and applies the law of Australia and hears cases of special significance, including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws.
During sitting weeks, subject to available seating, visitors can observe the oral argument and see barristers present their case before the Justices.
The Court also has the Australian Constitution Centre designed to engage visitors with the history, meaning and relevance of the Australian Constitution.
Court Guides staff the public areas to explain the powerful history and contemporary function of the Court in Australia's democracy.
The stunning building by Lake Burley Griffin in the Parliamentary Zone also has a collection of artwork depicting the role and relevance of the Australian judiciary.
Hours
See listed hours
Today: 09:45–16:30
Facilities and visitor features
7 featuresDisabled access available, contact operator for details.
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Reviews & Ratings
Ishpreet Kaur
Google review
The tour guides and security staff did their job really well. This Brutalist Building from outside and inside, has symbolism in every element. The ramps are really huge and occupy the main circulation of the building which gives opportunity to glance at the beautiful paintings that all have a story behind. The architect, Christopher Kringas, did his job right !
Matt
Google review
Amazing architecture and free to the public to go in and see the court rooms
Graeme Forbes
Google review
A very interesting place to visit The architecture is superb and the fit and finish of the buildings is amazing We were able to see a case being heard before the Full Bench which was very interesting. I couldn’t hear what the Justice’s were saying very well although I could hear the Solicitor General quite clearly I would have expected to hear the judge’s better
Leanne White
Google review
Brutalist architecture but a charming warmth within. The art adorning the walls of this impressive building by the lake softens what might be wrongly perceived as a sterile building. I have visited this highest court in the land three or four times since it opened in 1980 and this huge monolith only gets better with age :-) After the tour we were lucky enough to be able to sit in on a court in session. Listening to these adjudications certainly adds to the overall visit. Always a fascinating place to visit when in Canberra! Here are some photos...
Warren Elliot
Google review
Every Australian should make the effort to visit a sitting of the high court. Court guides friendly and knowledgeable about all things high court.
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Where you'll be
Parkes Place
Parkes ACT 2600