Sky News Australia | Federal Government to cover Peter Slipper's out-of-pocket legal costs ABC Online The Federal Government has decided it will cover legal costs for former House of Representatives speaker Peter Slipper if he is left out of pocket after the legal case against him. In December 2012, Federal Court Justice Steven Rares found the case brought ... Rudd government may cover Peter Slipper legal costs Taxpayers may cover Slipper's bill Slipper gets some federal funds for costs |