The Australian government raked valve over the coals due to their (consumer friendly) refund laws, and ever since then valve have not hardware business in Australia (aka valve index and steam deck). So unlikely for it to ever officially come. I guess NZ got caught in the crossfire, as its probably not worth the logistics.
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The Australian government raked valve over the coals due to their (consumer friendly) refund laws, and ever since then valve have not hardware business in Australia (aka valve index and steam deck). So unlikely for it to ever officially come. I guess NZ got caught in the crossfire, as its probably not worth the logistics.