District Court of New South Wales
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The District Court of New South Wales has jurisdiction to hear most indictable offences (except murder and treason). It hears appeals from the Local Court and civil claims up to AUD$750 000 (except in motor vehicle claims where the amount is unlimited). The District Court also presides over a range of tribunals. It is low in the Australian court hierarchy.
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