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High Court Divided Over What the Implied Freedom of Political Communication Really Means

The High Court’s split decision in LibertyWorks Inc v Commonwealth reveals ongoing disagreement about how to interpret the implied freedom of political communication, including whether it exists at all and how it should be applied. This case highlights that the legal framework around protecting political communication remains unsettled and likely to face further challenges.

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Victoria Law Foundation
Victoria Law Foundation

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