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Download cached file | Download from AEC--- Page 1 --- Document No. Document Title Page No. Exemption Decision on Access Tranche 1 Document 1 Document 2 Document 3 Document 4 Document 5 Document 6 Document 7 1 - 6 7 - 9 10 - 11 12 - 15 16 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 28 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part --- Page 2 --- Document No. Document Title Page No. Exemption Decision on Access Document 8 Document 9 Document 10 Document 11 Document 12 Document 13 Document 14 Document 15 29 - 31 32 - 34 35 - 43 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 44 – 50 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 51 – 59 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 60 – 66 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 67 - 75 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 76 – 83 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part --- Page 3 --- Document No. Document Title Page No. Exemption Decision on Access Document 16 Document 17 Document 18 Document 19 20 Document 20 21 Document 21 22 Document 22 84 – 85 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 86 – 89 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 90 – 91 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 92 – 95 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 1 2 - 3 4 ss 22, 42, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part Tranche 2 --- Page 4 --- Document No. Document Title 23 Document 23 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 5 – 8 ss 42, 47G(1) Release in part 24 Document 24 9 - 12 ss 42, 47G(1) Release in part 25 Document 25 26 Document 26 27 Document 27 13 – 15 16 – 17 18 – 19 ss 42, 47F, 47G(1) ss 42, 47F, 47G(1) ss 42, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part Release in part Release in part 28 Document 28 20 - 23 ss 42, 47G(1) Release in part 29 Document 29 30 Document 30 24 – 26 ss 42, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 27 – 29 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part --- Page 5 --- Document No. Document Title 31 Document 31 32 Document 32 33 Document 33 34 Document 34 35 Document 35 36 Document 36 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 30 31 32 33 - 35 36 - 39 40 - 44 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 37 Document 37 45 ss 22, 47F Release in part 38 Document 38 46 – 47 s 47F Release in part --- Page 6 --- Document No. Document Title 39 Document 39 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 48 ss 22, 47F Release in part 40 Document 40 49 ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 41 Document 41 50 ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 42 Document 42 43 Document 43 44 Document 44 45 Document 45 46 Document 46 51 52 53 54 55 ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 47F, 47G(1) Release in part --- Page 7 --- Document No. Document Title 47 Document 47 48 Document 48 49 Document 49 50 Document 50 51 Document 51 52 Document 52 53 Document 53 54 Document 54 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 56 57 - 58 59 - 65 66 - 67 68 - 72 Release in full ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 73 – 75 ss 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 76 – 83 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 84 - 85 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part --- Page 8 --- Document No. Document Title 55 Document 55 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 86 - 90 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 56 Document 56 91 - 92 ss 47E, 47G(1) Release in part 57 Document 57 58 Document 58 93 – 98 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 99 - 102 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part Tranche 3 59 Document 59 1 - 21 ss 22, 42, 47F, Release in part 60 Document 60 61 Document 61 22 – 27 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 28 - 35 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part --- Page 9 --- Document No. Document Title 62 Document 62 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 36 - 38 ss 22, 42 Exempt in full 63 Document 63 39 - 41 ss 22, 42 Exempt in full 64 Document 64 42 - 43 ss 22, 47E, 47F Release in part 65 Document 65 66 Document 66 67 Document 67 68 Document 68 Tranche 4 44 - 46 ss 22, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 47 – 49 ss 22, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 1 - 6 7 - 13 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part --- Page 10 --- Document No. Document Title 69 Document 69 70 Document 70 71 Document 71 72 Document 72 73 Document 73 74 Document 74 75 Document 75 76 Document 76 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 14 - 24 25 - 36 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 37 – 39 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part 40 - 48 49 - 55 56 - 63 64 - 66 ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F Release in part ss 22, 42, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part 67 – 69 ss 22, 47E, 47F, 47G(1) Release in part --- Page 11 --- Document No. Document Title 77 Document 77 78 Document 78 79 Document 79 Page No. Exemption Decision on Access 70 - 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Download file--- Page 1 --- --- Page 2 --- --- Page 3 --- --- Page 4 --- --- Page 5 --- --- Page 6 --- --- Page 7 --- --- Page 8 --- --- Page 9 --- --- Page 10 --- --- Page 11 --- --- Page 12 --- --- Page 13 --- --- Page 14 --- --- Page 15 --- --- Page 16 --- --- Page 17 --- --- Page 18 --- --- Page 19 --- --- Page 20 --- --- Page 21 --- --- Page 22 --- --- Page 23 --- --- Page 24 --- --- Page 25 --- --- Page 26 --- --- Page 27 --- --- Page 28 --- --- Page 29 --- --- Page 30 --- --- Page 31 --- --- Page 32 --- --- Page 33 --- --- Page 34 --- --- Page 35 --- --- Page 36 --- --- Page 37 --- --- Page 38 --- --- Page 39 --- --- Page 40 --- --- Page 41 --- --- Page 42 --- --- Page 43 --- OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE Legal-Privilege Australian Government Solicitor Disbursement Schedule (continued) Travel - Interstate- CTM WoAG Fee B33142 2-3 February 2023. 31/01/2023 Travel Fares $0.00 Travel - Interstate- - Airfares B33142 2-3 Feb 2023. Travel Fares Total: $0.00 Total $3,795.94 - Invoice 3291395 03 April 2023 Page 2 of 2 Legal-Privilege OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE 43s47Fs47Fs22s22s22 --- Page 44 --- --- Page 45 --- --- Page 46 --- --- Page 47 --- --- Page 48 --- --- Page 49 --- --- Page 50 --- --- Page 51 --- --- Page 52 --- --- Page 53 --- --- Page 54 --- --- Page 55 --- --- Page 56 --- --- Page 57 --- --- Page 58 --- --- Page 59 --- --- Page 60 --- --- Page 61 --- --- Page 62 --- --- Page 63 --- --- Page 64 --- --- Page 65 --- --- Page 66 --- --- Page 67 --- --- Page 68 --- --- Page 69 --- --- Page 70 --- --- Page 71 --- --- Page 72 --- --- Page 73 --- --- Page 74 --- --- Page 75 --- --- Page 76 --- --- Page 77 --- --- Page 78 --- --- Page 79 --- --- Page 80 --- --- Page 81 --- --- Page 82 --- --- Page 83 --- OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE Legal-Privilege Australian Government Solicitor Disbursement Schedule (continued) Auscript (a VIQ Solutions Company) invoice VIQSA20321 for provision of transcript 10 July 2023. 18/07/2023 Transcript $1,311.00 Auscript (a VIQ Solutions Company) invoice number VIQSA20367 for provision of transcript Hearing 12 July 2023. Transcript Total: $4,811.60 Total $25,798.60 - Invoice 3303089 27 July 2023 Page 2 of 2 Legal-Privilege OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE 83s22 --- Page 84 --- --- Page 85 --- --- Page 86 --- --- Page 87 --- --- Page 88 --- --- Page 89 --- OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE Legal-Privilege Australian Government Solicitor Disbursement Schedule (continued) 16/07/2023 Travel-Local [NO CHARGE] Local Travel (inc taxi) - A Cooper Taxi Fare 16/07/2023. 16/07/2023 Travel-Local [NO CHARGE] Local Travel (inc taxi) - A Cooper Uber Fare 16/07/2023. $0.00 $0.00 Travel-Local Total: $0.00 Total $2,820.00 - Invoice 3307926 27 September 2023 Page 2 of 2 Legal-Privilege OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE 89s22s22s22 --- Page 90 --- --- Page 91 --- --- Page 92 --- --- Page 93 --- --- Page 94 --- --- Page 95 --- OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE Legal-Privilege Australian Government Solicitor Schedule (continued) Total $3,132.50 - Invoice 3323853 27 March 2024 Page 3 of 3 Legal-Privilege OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE 95s22
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Download file--- Page 1 --- --- Page 2 --- --- Page 3 --- --- Page 4 --- --- Page 5 --- --- Page 6 --- --- Page 7 --- --- Page 8 --- --- Page 9 --- --- Page 10 --- --- Page 11 --- Thursday, 6 April 2023 Abigail Cooper Australian Government Solicitor GPO Box 2853 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Fee Memo Id: 00001051 MEMORANDUM OF FEES ABN 18 073 804 465 AEC v Kelly 28/02/2023 16/03/2023 17/03/2023 18/03/2023 20/03/2023 22/03/2023 24/03/2023 27/03/2023 28/03/2023 $56.53 $41.11 $174.72 $46.25 $436.80 $102.78 $46.25 $349.44 $267.22 11ss 42, 47G(1) --- Page 12 --- 29/03/2023 3/04/2023 4/04/2023 $46.25 $303.19 $15.42 Total Fees (GST Inclusive) Total GST Total Payable $1,885.95 $171.45 $1,885.95 12s47G(1)s 47G(1) --- Page 13 --- --- Page 14 --- --- Page 15 --- 3 (c) make a complaint to the New South Wales Legal Services Commissioner under s 267 of the Uniform Law (which must be made within 60 days after the costs become payable, or 30 days after I comply with a duly made request for an itemised bill) (see Uniform Law, s 272); or (d) seek to have the costs agreement declared void under ss 178 or 185 of the Uniform Law. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 15 --- Page 16 --- --- Page 17 --- --- Page 18 --- --- Page 19 --- --- Page 20 --- --- Page 21 --- --- Page 22 --- --- Page 23 --- 3/07/2023 4/07/2023 5/07/2023 6/07/2023 7/07/2023 8/07/2023 9/07/2023 10/07/2023 11/07/2023 12/07/2023 $508.74 $477.91 $626.94 $817.07 $1,341.24 $1,392.62 $1,413.18 $1,850.00 $1,850.00 $925.00 Total Fees (GST Inclusive) Total GST Total Payable $12,004.36 $1,091.31 $12,004.36 23ss 42, 47G(1)s 47G(1) --- Page 24 --- --- Page 25 --- --- Page 26 --- 3 Please email me to confirm the payment. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Statement of client’s rights If you wish to dispute the legal costs set out in this invoice, you may be able to do the following under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (Uniform Law): (a) request an itemised bill if you have been given a lump sum bill (Uniform Law, s 187); (b) apply for a costs assessment (within 12 months of this bill being given to you) under s 198 of the Uniform Law; (c) make a complaint to the New South Wales Legal Services Commissioner under s 267 of the Uniform Law (which must be made within 60 days after the costs become payable, or 30 days after I comply with a duly made request for an itemised bill) (see Uniform Law, s 272); or (d) seek to have the costs agreement declared void under ss 178 or 185 of the Uniform Law. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 26 --- Page 27 --- --- Page 28 --- --- Page 29 --- Thank you Abigail ___________________________ Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T M @ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au <http://www.ags.gov.au> Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. From: Andrew Johnson < Sent: Friday, 13 May 2022 6:20 PM To: Cooper, Abigail < Blunn, Matthew < Cc: < @aec.gov.au> ags.gov.au>; ags.gov.au> < ags.gov.au>; aec.gov.au>; Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; < aec.gov.au> Subject: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Abigail Thanks for tracking this. I approve an additional expenditure up to $20,000 Regards Andrew Chief Legal Officer Legal & Procurement Branch T: | X: | M: 29s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs22s47Fs47Fss 42, 47E --- Page 30 --- --- Page 31 --- --- Page 32 --- --- Page 33 --- --- Page 34 --- --- Page 35 --- --- Page 36 --- --- Page 37 --- --- Page 38 --- --- Page 39 --- --- Page 40 --- From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Authorisation Section; Cooper Abigail | AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase Wednesday, 26 July 2023 6:25:42 PM image001 gif image002 gif CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Thanks for your email, the increase has been approved. | Senior Government Lawyer Regulatory Law Section | Legal Services Branch Australian Electoral Commission T: X: M: < From: Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 3:18 PM To: Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; Subject: < | AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase aec.gov.au>; Cooper, Abigail < ags.gov.au> < ags.gov.au> ags.gov.au> OFFICIAL: Sensitive Dear We refer to our emails below and write to seek a small increase to cover fees associated with preparation for and attendance at the 3 day hearing before Justice Rares. We are currently at 104% of our estimated fees and disbursements, including all trial disbursement invoices. We seek an increase of $20,000 to cover our additional costs which would bring the total estimate to $254,444.73 (GST free). Kind regards ___________________________ Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. < aec.gov.au> From: Sent: Friday, 16 June 2023 2:17 PM To: Cooper, Abigail < Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; Subject: ags.gov.au> | AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase OFFICIAL: Sensitive < ags.gov.au>; < ags.gov.au> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Abigail, Confirming the AEC has approved the below fee estimate increase of $59,604.68. | Senior Government Lawyer Regulatory Law Section | Legal Services Branch Australian Electoral Commission T: X: M: From: Cooper, Abigail < Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:07 AM < To: Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; Subject: ags.gov.au> aec.gov.au> | AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase < ags.gov.au>; < ags.gov.au> OFFICIAL: Sensitive Dear We refer to our emails below regarding the updated estimate. In light of the above, we have prepared the attached costs estimate to cover the further work required up to and including the hearing as identified above and in Abigail’s email of 31 May 2023. The estimate includes our work billed to date and WIP. We seek an increase of $59,604.68 (inclusive of fees and disbursements), bringing the total estimate to $234,444.73. Kind regards Abigail and Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T M ags.gov.au Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by 40s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs22s22s22s22s22s22s22ss 42, 47Ess 42, 47Es42ss 42, 47Ess 42, 47Es22s22 --- Page 41 --- --- Page 42 --- --- Page 43 --- --- Page 44 --- 44ss 22, 42 --- Page 45 --- --- Page 46 --- From: To: Subject: Date: FW: Auscript Receipt: O-1367624 - H-1727912 - NSD375/2022 [SEC=OFFICIAL] Monday, 30 May 2022 10:52:11 AM OFFICIAL OFFICIAL From: Auscript Client Services <clientservices@auscript.com.au> Sent: Monday, 30 May 2022 10:51 AM To: Subject: Auscript Receipt: O-1367624 - H-1727912 - NSD375/2022 ags.gov.au> < CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Thank you for placing your order with Auscript. Payment has been processed successfully and your transcript is now in production. Payment Date: 21/05/2022 Payment Type: Credit Card Payment Amount: $1,155.32 Hearing Number: H-1727912 Order Number: O-1367624 Matter Number: NSD375/2022 Matter Title: AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY Please note that if any information provided is not accurate, this could result in a delay in delivering your transcript. Should you have any queries regarding this receipt, please contact Client Services. Kind regards, Client Services Auscript, now a VIQ Solutions company P 1800 AUSCRIPT (1800 287 274) E clientservices@auscript.com.au W www.auscript.com.au W www.viqsolutions.com.au 46s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47F --- Page 47 --- 47 --- Page 48 --- From: To: Subject: Date: Auscript Receipts Auscript Refund: H-1727912 Tuesday, 31 May 2022 3:02:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Please find details of your refund below. The refund is being placed onto the card provided when ordering. Refund Date: 31/05/2022 Refund Type: Refund Method: Visa Refund Amount: -$417.54 Hearing Number: H-1727912 Order Number: O-1367624 Matter Number: NSD375/2022 Matter Title: AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY Should you have any queries regarding this receipt, we can be contacted on invoices@auscript.com.au Kind regards, Accounts Auscript Australasia Pty Limited P 07 3503 1105 F 07 3503 1199 E invoices@auscript.com.au W www.auscript.com.au 48s47Fs47Fss 22, 4 --- Page 49 --- --- Page 50 --- --- Page 51 --- --- Page 52 --- --- Page 53 --- --- Page 54 --- --- Page 55 --- --- Page 56 --- Contract Links Parameters: Contract System = GAUCON , Contract Number = 003129 Keys Type Contract Invoice 3300069 Contract Invoice 3300070 Contract Invoice 3303088 Contract Invoice 3303089 Contract Invoice 3305237 Contract Invoice 3307926 Contract Invoice 3321134 Contract Invoice 3323853 Associated Party Description LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed LEX2861 - AEC v Kelly - Civil proceedings Aust Govt Solicitor (Barton) Completed Status Date 27-Jun-2023 27-Jun-2023 27-Jul-2023 15-Aug-2023 28-Aug-2023 27-Sep-2023 27-Feb-2024 26-Apr-2024 Total Inclusive Currency Value 31,238.38 18,950.36 31,832.98 64,477.60 2,748.00 3,218.50 394.00 3,132.50 Total Exclusive Currency Value 31,238.38 18,950.36 31,832.98 64,477.60 2,748.00 3,218.50 394.00 3,132.50 155,992.32 155,992.32 56 --- Page 57 --- --- Page 58 --- Best regards, | Government Lawyer Legal Services Section | Legal & Procurement Branch Australian Electoral Commission T: X: DISCLAIMER: If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return email and delete all copies. If this email or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the email or attachments. OFFICIAL If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 58s47Fs47Fs47F --- Page 59 --- --- Page 60 --- --- Page 61 --- --- Page 62 --- --- Page 63 --- --- Page 64 --- --- Page 65 --- 65ss 22, 42 --- Page 66 --- --- Page 67 --- confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 67 --- Page 68 --- --- Page 69 --- --- Page 70 --- --- Page 71 --- --- Page 72 --- --- Page 73 --- Fee Estimate Australian Electoral Commission ACT Office Locked Bag 4007 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Date 14 Jun 2023 Estimate Number 22004020-3 Australian Government Solicitor Level 10 60 Martin Place SYDNEY NSW 2000 AEC v Craig Kelly NSD375/2022 Fee Estimate Summary Professional Fees Disbursements Total Estimate of Fees Description P010 : Reviewing respondent's discovery and evidence (incl DPS subp) ‣ Abigail Cooper ‣ ‣ $180,711.00 $53,733.73 $234,444.73 Date Range 01 Jan 2023-07 Apr 2033 Hours 37.00 Fees $8,535.00 $1,975.00 $3,360.00 $3,200.00 P020 : Evidence preparation (incl any reply evidence and further disc) 01 Jan 2023-14 Apr 2033 27.00 $7,165.00 ‣ Abigail Cooper ‣ ‣ $2,765.00 $2,800.00 $1,600.00 P030 : Preparation for hearing 01 Jan 2023-14 Apr 2033 48.00 $12,660.00 ‣ Abigail Cooper ‣ ‣ P040 : Hearing P111 : Billed and WIP to date 14 Jun 2022-14 Apr 2033 14 Jun 2022-13 Apr 2023 $4,740.00 $5,040.00 $2,880.00 $18,650.00 $133,701.00 - - 73s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs 47Es 47Es 47Es 47Es 47Es 47Es 47Es 47Es 47E --- Page 74 --- Description Date Range Hours Fees Total Fees $180,711.00 Estimate of Disbursements Description Date Range Quantity Disbursements P010 : Reviewing respondent's discovery and evidence (incl DPS subp) ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran 01 Jan 2023-07 Apr 2033 P020 : Evidence preparation (incl any reply evidence and further disc) 01 Jan 2023-14 Apr 2033 ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran ‣ Barristers (105) P030 : Preparation for hearing 01 Jan 2023-14 Apr 2033 ‣ Barristers (105) ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran P040 : Hearing P111 : Billed and WIP to date 14 Jun 2022-14 Apr 2033 14 Jun 2022-13 Apr 2023 - - - - - $1,233.32 $1,233.32 $1,841.64 $924.99 $916.65 $8,291.55 $3,666.60 $4,624.95 $22,435.00 $19,932.22 Disbursements Total $53,733.73 Grand Total $234,444.73 74s 47G(1)s 47G(1)s 47G(1) --- Page 75 --- --- Page 76 --- From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Dear Cooper, Abigail Authorisation Section; AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase Wednesday, 26 July 2023 3:19:28 PM image003.gif image004.gif OFFICIAL: Sensitive We refer to our emails below and write to seek a small increase to cover fees associated with preparation for and attendance at the 3 day hearing before Justice Rares. We are currently at 104% of our estimated fees and disbursements, including all trial disbursement invoices. We seek an increase of $20,000 to cover our additional costs which would bring the total estimate to $254,444.73 (GST free). Kind regards ___________________________ Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive < From: Sent: Friday, 16 June 2023 2:17 PM To: Cooper, Abigail < Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; aec.gov.au> ags.gov.au> < ags.gov.au>; < ags.gov.au> Subject: AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Abigail, Confirming the AEC has approved the below fee estimate increase of $59,604.68. I am still awaiting instructions on approach and will forward them to you as they come to hand. | Senior Government Lawyer Regulatory Law Section | Legal Services Branch Australian Electoral Commission T: X: M: 76s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs22s 22ss 42, 47Ess 42, 47Ess 42, 47Ess 42, 47Es 22s22s22 --- Page 77 --- --- Page 78 --- From: Cooper, Abigail < Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 5:55 PM To: Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; ags.gov.au> aec.gov.au> < < ags.gov.au>; < Subject: ags.gov.au>; AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | < ags.gov.au> Dear As mentioned recently, due a number of developments in this matter, we are further ahead of estimate than we anticipated being at this stage (previous estimate set out in email below). Our previous total estimate (inclusive of fees and disbursements) was $174,840.05. As at end of May, including billed and WIP, we have reached 84% of estimate. The proceeding has been relisted from the original hearing dates (5-7 June 2023) to 10 to 12 July 2023. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime. Kind regards Abigail __________________________ Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T M ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. < From: Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2023 1:09 PM To: < Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; Blunn, Matthew < aec.gov.au>; Cooper, Abigail < OFFICIAL: Sensitive ags.gov.au> ags.gov.au> ags.gov.au>; < Subject: aec.gov.au>; Andrew Johnson < gov.au> AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for updated estimate and 78s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs22s 22ss 42, 47Ess 42, 47Ess 42, 47Ess 42, 47Es 22s42s22 --- Page 79 --- --- Page 80 --- --- Page 81 --- --- Page 82 --- --- Page 83 --- --- Page 84 --- --- Page 85 --- --- Page 86 --- --- Page 87 --- --- Page 88 --- --- Page 89 --- --- Page 90 --- --- Page 91 --- Fee Estimate Australian Electoral Commission ACT Office Locked Bag 4007 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Date 02 Mar 2023 Estimate Number 22004020-2 AEC v Craig Kelly NSD375/2022 Fee Estimate Summary Canberra Office 4 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600 Professional Fees Disbursements Total Estimate of Fees Description Jun 1, 2022 - Mar 1, 2023: Billed and WIP to date P010*: Reviewing respondent's discovery and evidence P020*: Evidence preparation (incl reply evidence) P030*: Preparation for hearing P040*: Hearing Estimate of Disbursements Description Jun 1, 2022 – Mar 1, 2023: Billed and WIP to date $124,429.00 $50,411.05 $174,840.05 Hours Fees - $70,159.00 $8,505.00 $12,435.00 $14,680.00 $18,650.00 Fees Total 180.00 $124,429.00 Quantity Disbursements - $7,401.00 91s47Es47Es47Es47E --- Page 92 --- Description P010*: Reviewing respondent's discovery and evidence ‣ Barristers (105) ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran P020*: Evidence preparation (incl reply evidence) ‣ Barristers (105) ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran P030*: Preparation for hearing ‣ Barristers (105) ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran P040*: Hearing ‣ Barristers (105) - Christopher Tran ‣ Court/Tribunal Fees (113) - Federal Court of Australia ‣ Barristers (105) ‣ Court/Tribunal Fees (113) - Federal Court of Australia ‣ Transcript (148) - Auscript Sydney Disbursements Total Quantity Disbursements - - - - 2 3 $2,966.68 $1,733.36 $1,233.32 $3,708.35 $2,166.70 $1,541.65 $13,900.02 $6,500.10 $7,399.92 $22,435.00 $5,549.94 $3,055.00 $3,900.06 $2,430.00 $7,500.00 $50,411.05 Grand Total $174,840.05 92s47G(1)s47G(1)s4G(1)s47G(1)s47G(1 --- Page 93 --- --- Page 94 --- --- Page 95 --- --- Page 96 --- --- Page 97 --- --- Page 98 --- 98s22 --- Page 99 --- --- Page 100 --- --- Page 101 --- --- Page 102 ---
3 - Bookmarked PDF - Combined Documents - Part 3 (redacted) (A4950866).pdf (pdf)
Download file--- Page 1 --- --- Page 2 --- --- Page 3 --- --- Page 4 --- --- Page 5 --- --- Page 6 --- --- Page 7 --- --- Page 8 --- --- Page 9 --- --- Page 10 --- --- Page 11 --- --- Page 12 --- --- Page 13 --- --- Page 14 --- --- Page 15 --- --- Page 16 --- --- Page 17 --- --- Page 18 --- --- Page 19 --- --- Page 20 --- 20s22 --- Page 21 --- 21s22 --- Page 22 --- --- Page 23 --- --- Page 24 --- --- Page 25 --- --- Page 26 --- --- Page 27 --- 27ss 22, 42 --- Page 28 --- --- Page 29 --- --- Page 30 --- --- Page 31 --- --- Page 32 --- --- Page 33 --- --- Page 34 --- --- Page 35 --- --- Page 36 --- --- Page 37 --- Best regards, | Government Lawyer Legal Services Section | Legal & Procurement Branch Australian Electoral Commission T: X: DISCLAIMER: If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return email and delete all copies. If this email or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the email or attachments. OFFICIAL If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 43s47Fs47Fs47F --- Page 38 --- From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Dear Cooper, Abigail; RE: NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY Legal Services Mailbox; Blunn, Matthew Monday, 19 September 2022 4:22:53 PM Thank you for confirming the AEC’s approval of rate. We also seek your instructions to brief Christopher Tran at his current Commonwealth If approved, Chris and rates will not affect the current spending approval for this matter of $40,000 which was approved by the AEC on 1 September 2022. We confirm AGS will seek increases to the approved estimate when required depending on the status of the matter. Kind regards ___________________________ Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive aec.gov.au> From: < Sent: Tuesday, 13 September 2022 5:16 PM To: Cooper, Abigail < Cc: < Blunn, Matthew < < Subject: RE: NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY [AGSDMS- DMS.FID4662290] [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive] ags.gov.au> aec.gov.au>; Legal Services Mailbox ags.gov.au>; ags.gov.au> ; CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Abigail, I confirm that the AEC has approved request 44s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs 47G(1)s 47G(1)s 22s47E --- Page 39 --- --- Page 40 --- e-mail or attachments. DISCLAIMER: If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return email and delete all copies. 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Download file--- Page 1 --- --- Page 2 --- --- Page 3 --- --- Page 4 --- --- Page 5 --- --- Page 6 --- --- Page 7 --- --- Page 8 --- --- Page 9 --- --- Page 10 --- --- Page 11 --- --- Page 12 --- --- Page 13 --- 13ss 22, 42 --- Page 14 --- --- Page 15 --- --- Page 16 --- --- Page 17 --- 2023. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime. Kind regards Abigail __________________________ Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T M ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive < ags.gov.au> From: Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2023 1:09 PM To: < Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; Blunn, Matthew < < Subject: | AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for updated estimate and ags.gov.au>; gov.au> aec.gov.au>; Cooper, Abigail < < ags.gov.au> aec.gov.au>; Andrew Johnson [ Dear OFFICIAL: Sensitive We refer to your email below and the current estimate in this matter of $75,000 approved on 18 October 2022. . We now write to seek an increase of $99,840.05 (inclusive of fees and disbursements), bringing the total estimate to $174,840.05. We have prepared the attached costs estimate to cover work up to and including the hearing. The 17s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47FS 22ss 42, 47Ess 42, 47Ess 42, 47Es 22ss 42, 47Es 42s 42 --- Page 18 --- --- Page 19 --- --- Page 20 --- --- Page 21 --- --- Page 22 --- --- Page 23 --- --- Page 24 --- 24ss 22, 42 --- Page 25 --- --- Page 26 --- Kind regards ___________________________ Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. 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Hi Abigail, Confirming the AEC has approved the below fee estimate increase of $59,604.68. | Senior Government Lawyer Regulatory Law Section | Legal Services Branch Australian Electoral Commission T: X: M: ags.gov.au> From: Cooper, Abigail < Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:07 AM To: < Cc: Authorisation Section <authorisationsection@aec.gov.au>; < Subject: ags.gov.au> | AEC & Anor v Craig Kelly | request for estimate increase ags.gov.au>; aec.gov.au> < 26s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47FS 22S 22S 22S 22S 22ss 42, 47Es22s47F --- Page 27 --- --- Page 28 --- --- Page 29 --- --- Page 30 --- --- Page 31 --- --- Page 32 --- --- Page 33 --- --- Page 34 --- 34ss 22, 42 --- Page 35 --- --- Page 36 --- 36ss 22, 42 --- Page 37 --- --- Page 38 --- --- Page 39 --- If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 39 --- Page 40 --- --- Page 41 --- --- Page 42 --- --- Page 43 --- --- Page 44 --- --- Page 45 --- --- Page 46 --- --- Page 47 --- --- Page 48 --- --- Page 49 --- --- Page 50 --- --- Page 51 --- --- Page 52 --- --- Page 53 --- --- Page 54 --- 54s22 --- Page 55 --- 55s22 --- Page 56 --- --- Page 57 --- --- Page 58 --- COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi In addition, the AEC approves the below: $15,000 in AGS fees and $5000 ($20,000 in total) in counsel fees Have a good weekend! Kind regards, | Senior Government Lawyer Legal Services Section | Legal & Procurement Branch Australian Electoral Commission M: T: X: This email may contain legal advice that is subject to legal professional privilege. Care should be taken to avoid unintended waiver of that privilege. The Australian Electoral Commission’s Chief Legal Officer should be consulted prior to any decision to disclose the existence or content of any advice contained in this email to a third party. ags.gov.au> < From: Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2022 5:47 PM To: < Andrew Johnson < Cc: Legal Services Mailbox < Subject: RE: COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY aec.gov.au>; Cooper, Abigail < ags.gov.au>; gov.au> >; < aec.gov.au> Case Management Hearing | NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL Dear OFFICIAL: Sensitive 58s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47FS 22S 22S 22s42ss 42, 47Es47Ess 42, 47E --- Page 59 --- --- Page 60 --- --- Page 61 --- --- Page 62 --- --- Page 63 --- 63s22 --- Page 64 --- --- Page 65 --- --- Page 66 --- Please let me know if you would like to discuss. Abigail ___________________________ Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T M ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. DISCLAIMER: If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return email and delete all copies. If this email or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the email or attachments. If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 66s47Fs47Fs47F --- Page 67 --- --- Page 68 --- ___________________________ Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive aec.gov.au> From: < Sent: Tuesday, 13 September 2022 5:16 PM To: Cooper, Abigail < < Cc: Blunn, Matthew < < Subject: RE: NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY ags.gov.au> aec.gov.au>; Legal Services Mailbox < ags.gov.au>; ags.gov.au> >; CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Abigail, I confirm that the AEC has approved request for an increase to Could you please confirm whether this increase in counsel fees will affect the spending approval for this matter? Kind regards, ags.gov.au> From: Cooper, Abigail < Sent: Tuesday, 13 September 2022 1:10 PM To: Cc: Blunn, Matthew < < Subject: NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY aec.gov.au>; Legal Services Mailbox < ags.gov.au>; aec.gov.au> ags.gov.au> < < Dear OFFICIAL: Sensitive We have received a request from for an >; . We have no concern with the above and support the request, subject to the AEC’s approval. Please let me know if you would like to discuss. Abigail ___________________________ Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor 68s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs 47Fs 22s 22s47Es47Es47G(1)s47G(1)s47G(1)s47G(1) --- Page 69 --- T M ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. DISCLAIMER: If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return email and delete all copies. If this email or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the email or attachments. If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 69s47Fs47Fs47F --- Page 70 --- --- Page 71 --- --- Page 72 --- COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi In addition, the AEC approves the below: $15,000 in AGS fees and $5000 ($20,000 in total) in counsel fees Have a good weekend! Kind regards, | Senior Government Lawyer Legal Services Section | Legal & Procurement Branch Australian Electoral Commission M: T: X: This email may contain legal advice that is subject to legal professional privilege. Care should be taken to avoid unintended waiver of that privilege. The Australian Electoral Commission’s Chief Legal Officer should be consulted prior to any decision to disclose the existence or content of any advice contained in this email to a third party. ags.gov.au> < From: Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2022 5:47 PM To: < Andrew Johnson < Cc: Legal Services Mailbox <L Subject: COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY aec.gov.au>; Cooper, Abigail < ags.gov.au>; gov.au> >; < aec.gov.au> Case Management Hearing | NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL Dear OFFICIAL: Sensitive 72s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs42S 22s 22s47Ess 42, 47Es22s22ss 22, 42 --- Page 73 --- --- Page 74 --- --- Page 75 --- --- Page 76 --- --- Page 77 --- 77s 22 --- Page 78 --- --- Page 79 --- ___________________________ Senior Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor T ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive aec.gov.au> From: < Sent: Tuesday, 13 September 2022 5:16 PM To: Cooper, Abigail < < Cc: Blunn, Matthew < < Subject: RE: NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY ags.gov.au> aec.gov.au>; Legal Services Mailbox < ags.gov.au>; ags.gov.au> >; CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Abigail, I confirm that the AEC has approved request for an increase to Could you please confirm whether this increase in counsel fees will affect the spending approval for this matter? Kind regards, ags.gov.au> From: Cooper, Abigail < Sent: Tuesday, 13 September 2022 1:10 PM To: Cc: Blunn, Matthew < < Subject: NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY aec.gov.au>; Legal Services Mailbox < ags.gov.au>; aec.gov.au> ags.gov.au> < < Dear OFFICIAL: Sensitive We have received a request from for an >; . We have no concern with the above and support the request, subject to the AEC’s approval. Please let me know if you would like to discuss. Abigail ___________________________ Abigail Cooper Senior Executive Lawyer Australian Government Solicitor 79s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs 47Fs 22s 22s47Es47Es47G(1)s47G(1)s47G(1)s47G(1) --- Page 80 --- T M ags.gov.au Find out more about AGS at http://www.ags.gov.au Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and advise the sender. For the purposes of the Spam Act 2003, this email is authorised by AGS. OFFICIAL: Sensitive If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. DISCLAIMER: If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return email and delete all copies. If this email or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the email or attachments. If you have received this transmission in error please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. If this e-mail or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the e-mail or attachments. 80s47Fs47Fs47F --- Page 81 --- --- Page 82 --- --- Page 83 --- COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi In addition, the AEC approves the below: $15,000 in AGS fees and $5000 ($20,000 in total) in counsel fees Have a good weekend! Kind regards, | Senior Government Lawyer Legal Services Section | Legal & Procurement Branch Australian Electoral Commission M: T: X: This email may contain legal advice that is subject to legal professional privilege. Care should be taken to avoid unintended waiver of that privilege. The Australian Electoral Commission’s Chief Legal Officer should be consulted prior to any decision to disclose the existence or content of any advice contained in this email to a third party. ags.gov.au> < From: Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2022 5:47 PM To: < Andrew Johnson < Cc: Legal Services Mailbox <L Subject: COMMISSION v CRAIG KELLY aec.gov.au>; Cooper, Abigail < ags.gov.au>; gov.au> >; < aec.gov.au> Case Management Hearing | NSD375/2022 - AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL Dear OFFICIAL: Sensitive 83s47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs47Fs42S 22s 22s47Ess 42, 47Es22s22ss 22, 42 --- Page 84 --- --- Page 85 --- --- Page 86 --- --- Page 87 --- --- Page 88 --- 88s 22