The state government will be forced to pay the legal fees of the man Premier Chris Minns once called a professional agitator, Josh Lees.

Clinton Maynard has pointed out the taxpayer will be forced to stump up the bill.

“It shows the courts do not reflect the attitude of everyday Sydneysiders,” he said.

“I’m blown away by that,” he added.

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