Submitters also questioned a lack of oversight of the implementation and operation of the proposed legislation, and the need for an independent oversight body will be considered as part of wider counter-terrorism work to respond to the recommendations of the royal commission into the Christchurch attacks. Submitters also commented that the bill would not have prevented the Christchurch terror attack, and that is because the perpetrator had not come to the authority's attention. The new offences and powers provided by this bill will allow early intervention and may be critical to preventing further attacks.