LAW1019 Civil Law Report: Domestic Animals Protection Act Analysis

This civil law report is divided into two parts. Part A provides legal advice regarding the Domestic Animals Protection Act 2019, focusing on a case involving a kangaroo joey and the potential charges faced by the student and their uncle. The analysis examines the Act's provisions, including its commencement date, definitions of 'animal' and 'owner,' and jurisdictional limitations, concluding that the charges are unlikely to stand. Part B analyzes the role of the High Court of Australia within the Australian court hierarchy. It details the High Court's original and appellate jurisdictions, its power of judicial review, and its role in interpreting the Constitution. The report discusses the Court's ability to hear appeals, its composition, and the types of cases it handles, emphasizing its significance as the final court of appeal and the guardian of the Constitution.