High Court of Australia invalidated a key provision of New South Wales’ electoral funding laws, specifically the cap on third-party campaigners' expenditure.
Section 29(11) of the Electoral Funding Act imposed a cap of $20,000 on electoral expenditure by third-party campaigners, which was found to unjustifiably burden the implied freedom of political communication.
The Court unanimously ruled it lacked jurisdiction to consider the validity of section 35, as it had been repealed prior to the hearing.
The State of NSW was ordered to pay the plaintiffs' costs related to the successful challenge of section 29(11), while costs regarding section 35 were borne by each party.
The decision emphasizes that electoral laws must not disproportionately restrict political communication, reinforcing the importance of constitutional freedoms in democratic participation.
Jesse LaGreca is a Partner and Principal Solicitor at Pentana Stanton Lawyers, admitted to practise before the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. A graduate of Monash University (Law) and La Trobe University (Business), Jesse specialises in commercial law, family law, and professional negligence, with particular expertise in complex property disputes and advising entrepreneurs and growing businesses. His practical, results-driven approach — spanning advisory work through to court advocacy — ensures clients receive comprehensive representation at every stage of their matter.
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