This inquiry was also designed to help inform the development of a pastoral care code by the Government. There is an interim code at the moment, which was introduced by the Minister of Education, the Hon Chris Hipkins. This interim code, which was supported by all parties, was introduced following the tragic death of Mason Pendrous in 2019, whilst living in student accommodation. Following the establishment of the current 53rd Parliament, our select committee re-adopted the inquiry and received 148 submissions and heard 30 oral submissions, including a variety of students, student associations, owners and operators of student accommodation, and tertiary education providers.