Australian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government will insist Rex Patrick pays up to $150,000 to cover its legal costs if he loses a fight to access documents about the Auku...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/29/anger-at-labor-as-rex-patrick-faces-potential-six-figure-legal-fee-if-he-loses-aukus-documents-battle)