Hon KRIS FAAFOI (Minister of Justice): Kia ora, Mr Speaker. This afternoon, the COVID-19 Response (Courts Safety) Legislation Bill will be read for a third time. The bill clarifies the ability of the judiciary and the Ministry of Justice to set and enforce safety requirements for entering the courts and some tribunals, it enables the judiciary to set safety requirements for selecting and managing juries, it confirms that legislative protections for the public and media to access criminal hearings are satisfied, proceedings are being held remotely, and entry requirements are in place. These changes are temporary, and will ensure the safe operation of our courts while the COVID-19 outbreak continues. The Government has heard the calls from the judiciary and the others working in the sector, so they can manage the COVID-19 risks in their courts.