The article discusses how Australian constitutional law has been influenced by American constitutional law, particularly in the protection of political communication. The High Court of Australia has looked to the United States Constitution, specifically the First Amendment, in cases involving freedom of speech. The Court has expanded protections for political communication, but some argue against using American precedent in Australian law. One key difference highlighted is the jurisdiction of the highest appellate courts in each country. The High Court of Australia has broader jurisdiction than the Supreme Court of the United States, allowing it to hear appeals from all courts, state and federal.