37346 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 03 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37346 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	31 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37346_2026
Document guid:	a106b02e-e957-4810-84be-e29aab8d7c46

37346 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice: 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?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: 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.