The measures in the bill take into account the particular characteristics of COVID-19 and give us the best chance to keep it under control. Due to its asymptomatic and contagious nature, measures may need to be imposed at a nationwide, regional, or group level, where necessary, to reduce the risk of transmission. The Government recognises the restrictions and measures to combat COVID-19 have had an enormous impact on our lives and livelihoods, and so the social and economic impacts will be important factors in decision making under this bill. The bill moves decision making from medical officers of health to the Minister of Health, who needs to be satisfied the measures are appropriate, and they must take into account any decision by the Government on how to respond to those risks and avoid, mitigate, or remedy the effects of COVID-19 which may have taken into account any social, economic, or other factors, and must take into account advice from the director-general about the risks of the outbreak or spread of COVID-19, and the extent and nature of measures appropriate to address those risks. The Minister of Health must consult the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, and any other Minister the Minister of Health thinks fit.