Episode 18: A country divided
Just Cases
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A newly-elected Australian government is concerned about a growing Communist influence in Australia. The scene is set for a major High Court case.
Court case:
Australian Communist Party v Commonwealth ("Communist Party case") [1951] HCA 5; (1951) 83 CLR 1 (9 March 1951)
Read judgment:
http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/HCA/1951/5.html