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Legal bullying, not of plaintiffs but supporting groups.

"When someone loses a court case in Australia, the winner of the case can try to recover costs from the other party.

" is using the potential of seeking costs against third parties … to go after groups who merely offer moral or solidarity support to public interest litigants," Mr Watson says.

Some say it puts a cloud over the viability of climate campaigning in Australia. "

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-30/santos-tiwi-islands-barossa-traditional-owners-legal-fight/104025414

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