NSW Government's Legal Bill for Failed Protest Law Defence Mounts

The New South Wales government has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees for the failed defense of controversial protest laws, with documents showing over $117,000 spent in a single legal fight following the Bondi attack.

9 Jul, 15:00 — 9 Jul, 15:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual52d ago

Growing legal bill for failed defence of controversial NSW protest laws runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars

Exclusive: Documents show $117,455.50 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attack Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees to unsuccessfully defend constitutional challenges against protest laws that were expected to be struck down. The costs, outlined in documents obtained by Guardian Australia via freedom of information legislation, include $...

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NSW Government's Legal Bill for Failed Protest Law Defence Mounts

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Growing legal bill for failed defence of controversial NSW protest laws runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars

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