(d) That's wrong. 

You were asked to select the incorrect statement.

It is incorrect to say that the High Court of Australia does not form part of the Australian court hierarchies but, even so, its decisions are binding on all other Australian courts.

It is correct to say that the High Court of Australia is the highest ranking court in each of the various Australian court hierarchies, which makes its decisions binding on all the lower courts in each hierarchy.

It is correct to say that, when sitting as a court of appeal, the High Court of Australia consists of either five or seven judges, but not six.

It is correct to say that the High Court of Australia is established and given its powers by the constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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