2024-06-25 10:17:17
Deputy PM Winston Peters joined Paul Brennan to discuss this afternoon's news about the expansion of the Covid Inquiry. 'Phase Two' of the Inquiry will start in November with new commissioners and revised terms of reference, including:
The use of vaccines during the pandemic
• Vaccine mandates
• Vaccine safety
• Vaccine approval; and
• The monitoring and reporting of adverse reactions to the vaccines.
Social impacts
• The effect of social division and isolation; and
• The extent of disruption to New Zealanders’ health and education systems
Economic impacts and disruption to business
• The effect on inflation, debt, and economic activity
• The effect of extended lockdowns in Auckland and Northland; and
• The Government’s utilisation of partnerships with business and professional groups.
Government decision making
• Whether the rules set by the Government appropriately balanced Covid-19 elimination with other goals; and
• The Government’s responsiveness to utilising new technology, methods, and effective international practices.
The current Royal Commission, with its narrow scope and commissioners, will continue as ‘Phase One’ until November.
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