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Paul Osborne

High Court releases reasons in party case

John Ruddick's lawyers had argued the amendments to federal laws were constitutionally invalid. (AAP)

Federal laws ensuring that parties cannot have similar names improve the clarity of electoral choice and communication, the High Court says.

The court on Friday released the reasons behind the March 9 majority decision to uphold the electoral laws after a challenge by Liberal Democratic Party candidate John Ruddick.

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