187Civil jurisdiction of courts

187  Civil jurisdiction of courts  (1) Jurisdiction is conferred on a court referred to in an item in the following table in relation to civil matters arising under this Act, subject to the limits on the court’s jurisdiction (if any) specified in the item:   - Civil jurisdiction of courts - Item Court on which civil jurisdiction is conferred Limits of jurisdiction - 1 The Federal Court No specified limits. - 2 The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) The court does not have jurisdiction to award an amount for loss or damage that exceeds:(a) $750,000; or(b) if another amount is prescribed by the regulations—that other amount. - 3 A superior court of a State or Territory The court’s general jurisdictional limits, including limits as to locality and subject matter. - 4 A lower court of a State, or of a Territory other than Norfolk Island The court’s general jurisdictional limits, including limits as to locality and subject matter.  (2) This section has effect subject to section 188.