This bill embeds protections for access to justice as part of these changes. The bill will not change a person's entitlement to access the courts when they are legally compelled to do so—for example, if they are a criminal defendant. All the changes in this bill are temporary. Most of the bill will be repealed when the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 is repealed. A few provisions relating to the deferral and excusal of people summoned for jury service will continue for a further two years. 