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How much has the Ministry of Justice or the Crown spent, to date, on legal costs defending the judicial review proceedings that resulted in the High Court's December 2025 finding that Dr Rainbow's and Dr Derby's appointments were unlawful?

Answered Question 37346 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much has the Ministry of Justice or the Crown spent, to date, on legal costs defending the judicial review proceedings that resulted in the High Court's December 2025 finding that Dr Rainbow's and Dr Derby's appointments were unlawful?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The government’s legal costs in defending that case were $70,326.20 (excl GST) in legal fees, plus a costs contribution to the plaintiff of $23,183.