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Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle

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Former senator Rex Patrick faces up to $150,000 in legal costs if he loses his battle to access documents about the Aukus agreement. The government is demanding payment, prompting support from several crossbench MPs. Patrick is seeking information on nuclear waste storage from the submarine fleet and previously won an administrative appeal in May. The case highlights ongoing transparency concerns regarding the Aukus deal.

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Government insists Patrick pay up to $150,000 if he loses

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Rex Patrick used freedom of information laws to seek details on where nuclear waste from the submarine fleet will be stored.

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The Australian government will insist Rex Patrick pays up to $150,000 to cover its legal costs if he loses the Aukus documents battle.

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  • Government insists Patrick pay up to $150,000 if he loses
  • Crossbench MPs have swung behind the former senator

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The Australian government will insist Rex Patrick pays up to $150,000 to cover its legal costs if he loses the Aukus documents battle.

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Rex Patrick used freedom of information laws to seek details on where nuclear waste from the submarine fleet will be stored.

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Rex Patrick won an administrative appeal on the matter in May.

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Several crossbench MPs have swung behind Rex Patrick.

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