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Public Service Act 2020

Offence, immunity, and public service reorganisations - Immunity from liability

104: Immunity for chief executives and employees

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"Protection from being sued for public service workers doing their job honestly"

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If you are a public service chief executive, Deputy Commissioner, or public service employee, you are protected from being sued in certain situations. You are protected when you do something or do not do something in good faith while doing your job or using your powers. You can also look at section 6 of the Crown Proceedings Act 1950 to learn more about this. This means you will not be held liable in civil proceedings for your good-faith actions or decisions.

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Part 5Offence, immunity, and public service reorganisations
Immunity from liability

104Immunity for chief executives and employees

  1. Public service chief executives, Deputy Commissioners, and public service employees are immune from liability in civil proceedings for good-faith actions or omissions when carrying out or intending to carry out their responsibilities or when performing or exercising or intending to perform or exercise their functions, duties, or powers.

  2. See also section 6 of the Crown Proceedings Act 1950.

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