The most significant change in the bill is the establishment of the new associate coroner position. Associate coroners will be judicial officers and will be able to undertake the more straightforward functions, powers, and duties currently performed or exercised by coroners, while still enabling coroners to perform or exercise them. This will help to relieve the pressure on coroners by freeing up coroners' time, enabling coroners to focus on more complex cases, particularly those requiring inquests. As judicial officers, associate coroners will be appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Attorney-General, given after consultation with the Minister of Justice. Associate coroners will be appointed for a fixed term of up to five years, with the ability to be reappointed. Like coroners, the remuneration of associate coroners will be determined by the Remuneration Authority. Associate coroners will need a minimum of five years post-admission experience as a barrister or solicitor, the same as coroners.