The Internal Affairs Minister says the second phase to the Covid Inquiry will expand the terms of reference. 

It's due to start in November and will continue until February 2026. 

Minister Brooke van Velden says phase one centres mostly on the health response and the Government's communication. 

But she told Mike Hosking that phase two will focus on factors like vaccines and lockdowns as well as any disruptions to health, education and business. 

She says it will be a bit broader in range and will answer more of the questions that are top of mind for people.

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The Internal Affairs Minister says the second phase to the Covid Inquiry will expand the terms of reference.  
It's due to start in November and will continue until February 2026.  
Minister Brooke van Velden says phase one centres mostly on the health response and the Government's communication.  
But she told Mike Hosking that phase two will focus on factors like vaccines and lockdowns as well as any disruptions to health, education and business.  
She says it will be a bit broader in range and will answer more of the questions that are top of mind for people. 
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