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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Nino Bucci

Russia’s high court bid over Canberra embassy fails but Australian government to pay costs

A sign is seen outside the site of the former Russian embassy site in Canberra in 2023
Australia’s high court has dismissed Russia’s attempt to temporarily hold on to the site of its proposed new embassy in Canberra. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Russia has failed in a high court bid to build a new embassy in Canberra, but the federal government will have to pay compensation for cancelling its lease, and cover the costs of the case.

The high court ruled in a majority decision that it was legal for the lease to be cancelled in 2023.

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