Angela and Luke have been married for 17 years and live in Clayton. One night, Luke gets drunk and they have an argument which ends with Luke pushing Angela over. Angela calls the police. Later, Luke is charged with assault, despite the fact that Angela tells the police that she and Luke have reconciled and that their marriage is very stable again.
In which court may the charge of assault be heard?

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Angela and Luke have been married for 17 years and live in Clayton. One night, Luke gets drunk and they have an argument which ends with Luke pushing Angela over. Angela calls the police. Later, Luke is charged with assault, despite the fact that Angela tells the police that she and Luke have reconciled and that their marriage is very stable again. 
 In which court may the charge of assault be heard?

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The Magistrates’ Court, because it is a relatively minor charge and can be heard summarily

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It won’t go to court at all, as Angela and Luke have reconciled

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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (operational since 1 September 2021, merging the former Family Court and Federal Circuit Court), because it relates to the marriage of Angela and Luke

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The District Court, because assault is an indictable offence, punishable by a gaol sentence

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