It's important to ensure that the Act remains enforceable. As such, the maximum penalties associated with breaching the Act or breaching the order are being increased. It's important to note that when this Act was first brought before the House and passed by the House, the level of penalties available in the original legislation were very low. It's now clear that given the consequences of deliberate and wilful breaches of the order and the potential consequences that that has for the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders, including for the New Zealand economy, it is appropriate that we increase the overall penalties that are provided for in the legislation. 