244 Australia: It's illegal to wear a mask to protect yourself from pepper spray, but also illegal to not wear a mask to "protect yourself" from Covid. (media.kotakuinaction2.win) posted 3 years ago by UnsubtleAardvark 3 years ago by UnsubtleAardvark +244 / -0 66 comments download share 66 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
There are multiple factors that I suspect contribute to this:
The population of NSW is significantly larger than the population of New Zealand.
NZ may be seen as a lost cause even since before COVID.
Large protests and the imagery that comes with them helps to generate publicity.