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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith
Justice officials advised the government not to intervene in a court case being taken against major emitters, offical documents show.
Despite that, the government announced it would amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions, stopping a landmark case in its tracks.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told RNZ "officials provide us with a range of advice and potential outcomes, but it is for the elected Government to determine how it moves forward."
