... of the disputing parties. The lawyers are independent by profession and are not appointed by the state. They maintain a relationship of confidence with their clients. The courts of lower order are bound to follow the judgements made by the higher courts. LAW MAKING BODIES The Executive: It administers and polices the law. The head of the government i.e. the Crown is represented by the Governor General. The Legislature: The Parliament is the supreme law making body in Australia, the Parliament consists of Two Houses i.e. the bi-camerell system. The Upper House is called The Senate and The Lower House is called House of the Representatives. The Judiciary: The highest court in the judicial system i.e. the High Court. For civil and criminal matters it is the final court. The limitations regarding the powers of state and commonwealth are decided by the high court. SOURCES OF LAW The main source of law is ...

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