NSW spent almost $500,000 on court cases they lost against pro-Palestine protest groups
Exclusive : Documents show $117,455 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attack Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government and police have spent almost half a million dollars in legal fees on cases they lost against pro-Palestine groups, including when unsuccessfully defending constitutional challenges against protest laws expected to be struck down. The costs
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Palestine supporters rally outside Downing Centre court in Sydney on 3 June to demand that all protest charges are dropped and justice is sought for those injured by police at the protest against the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, in February. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenPalestine supporters rally outside Downing Centre court in Sydney on 3 June to demand that all protest charges are dropped and justice is sought for those injured by police at the protest against the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, in February.
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