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Australian Capital Television Pty Ltd v Commonwealth

(1992) 177 CLR 106
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year1992
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The Australian Constitution contains an implied freedom of political communication; laws restricting political advertising must be reasonably appropriate and adapted to a legitimate end.

Key Principle

The HCA held that the Australian Constitution contains an implied freedom of political communication; legislation restricting political advertising must be reasonably appropriate and adapted to a legitimate end.

Area of Law

constitutional

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