NSW Government Spent Hundreds of Thousands on Failed Protest Law Challenges

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The NSW government has spent over $305,500 on legal fees defending controversial protest laws that were ultimately struck down by courts.
These laws, enacted after the Bondi terror attack, were found to unconstitutionally burden political communication rights, leading to significant taxpayer expense.

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The NSW government has spent over $305,500 on legal fees defending controversial protest laws that were ultimately struck down by courts. These laws, enacted after the Bondi terror attack, were found to unconstitutionally burden political communication rights, leading to significant taxpayer expense.

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