Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL: The Government needs to justify any public health restrictions in terms of their efficacy, and we know that the removal of mandates or the use of vaccine passes at a time when there are high levels of immunity does not further increase the public health risk. We're also advised that there is minimal additional public health risk from the removal of gathering limits at the red setting. People who face high risk of illness from COVID can be reassured that we continue public health measures where they make an important difference. This includes the recommended use of masks, the isolation of cases and contacts, the use of testing to identify cases, and the provision of care in the community and in hospitals to ensure that the impact of COVID is minimised.