The Carlton & United Breweries v. Commonwealth case

The Carlton & United Breweries v. Commonwealth case involved a legal challenge where Carlton & United Breweries argued that certain government restrictions on alcohol advertising infringed on their commercial rights. The case examined whether the government's regulations violated laws governing free trade and business freedom. The court ultimately assessed the balance between public health objectives and commercial freedoms, ruling in favor of the government’s regulatory powers to restrict alcohol advertising aimed at reducing consumption and related harms. The case highlights the legal considerations around government regulation versus commercial interests in Australia.