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Alex Mitchell

Federal minister cleared of contempt

Senator Reynolds initially refused to provide documents relating to Australia's shipbuilding program (AAP)

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds has been cleared of contempt by the Senate's privileges committee, but not without receiving a stern rebuke.

Senator Reynolds had initially refused to provide documents relating to Australia's $139 billion shipbuilding program via a public interest immunity claim relying on commercial sensitivity, before heavily redacted versions were handed over.

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