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Love v Commonwealth

(2020) 270 CLR 152
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2020
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held (4:3) that Aboriginal Australians with a connection to country through their ancestors cannot be 'aliens' within the meaning of s.51(xix) of the Constitution, even if they are not Australian citizens.

Area of Law

constitutional

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