High Court to decide if government can ban political parties

The White Australia party is challenging its May ban as unconstitutional. It argues the government lacks power to prohibit political parties.

Why it mattersThe ruling will determine the limits of government power to ban political organisations. It could set a precedent for future hate group listings.

AustraliaThe outcome affects whether Australia can legally ban extremist groups and who decides when speech crosses from protected expression into criminal hate.

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