White Australia Party challenges hate speech ban at High Court

The neo-Nazi-linked White Australia Party says a law banning it breaches rights to political speech.

Why it mattersA court ruling will test the strength of Australia's hate speech laws passed after the Bondi massacre.

AustraliaThe outcome will shape how Australian law can restrict far-right and extremist groups, and whether the hate speech legislation rushed through parliament in January can survive judicial scrutiny.

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High court hears ban challenged by White Australia party, deemed Nazi-linked

The White Australia party, banned as a hate group in May, is fighting the ban at the high court.

Why it mattersThe case will determine how far Australia can go in banning political organisations deemed to pose security or hate-driven risks.

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Australian students hit record lows in maths and reading

PISA results show Australian 15-year-olds at their worst-ever levels in both maths and reading since 2000.

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White Australia Party challenges hate speech ban at High Court

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High court hears ban challenged by White Australia party, deemed Nazi-linked

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