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Re:Australian activist can't use encrypted apps, must let po... by wil421 on Sunday July 31, 2022 @09:06PM (#32300641)
I have no idea about New Zealand’s government but surely you have a court system where someone can seek legal recourse. Suing in this context means taking the government to court.

How does NZ solve civil matters?

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Re:Australian activist can't use encrypted apps, must let po... by Nition on Sunday July 31, 2022 @10:37PM (#32301308)
We do, although you can't sue for personal injury due to ACC[1].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accident_Compensation_Corporat...

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Re:Australian activist can't use encrypted apps, must let po... by PinkMilkshake on Sunday July 31, 2022 @11:34PM (#32301723)
For smaller (less than NZ$30,000) civil matters we have the Disputes Tribunal[1].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disputes_Tribunal

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