State political donation laws struck out by High Court
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-04-15 16:11 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Immigration, Australia, Law & Courts, Elections, Crime & Justice
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A state's political donation and campaign funding laws have been ruled constitutionally invalid, in a case that could have national implications.In a landmark 71-page judgment today, the High Court struck out Victoria's Australian-first political donation rules.The court found part 12 of the Electoral Act, which regulates political donations and election expenditure, "impermissibly burdens" the Australian constitution's implied freedom of political communication.READ MORE: US commanders say no ships have passed naval blockade of Iranian portsThe High Court held the visa refusal
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