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Aid/Watch Inc v Commissioner of Taxation
(2010) 241 CLR 539
Key Principle
Australian law recognises no general doctrine that excludes 'political' purposes from being charitable; the generation by lawful means of public debate about the efficiency of government activity directed to a charitable end (here the relief of poverty through foreign aid) is itself a purpose beneficial to the community and so charitable.
Area of Law
tax
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