COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Bill

The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Bill aims to amend the existing COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 with several key updates. The amendments include provisions for the continued effect of certain expiring regulations, adjustments to completion dates for construction contracts, and the introduction of new cost-sharing measures for construction projects. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines around the renegotiation and termination of specified contracts affected by COVID-19, along with a moratorium on specific legal actions during negotiation periods. Lastly, it clarifies the processes for claiming rental relief and defining contracts of national interest, while creating a framework for the enforcement of determinations made by appointed assessors.