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Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Introduced on Nov 22. The bill requires ACC to report on how Māori and other population groups are accessing the accident compensation scheme and brings forward eligibility for the minimum rate of weekly compensation from the sixth to the second week of incapacity. First reading on Nov 22 under urgency with National opposed and sent to the education and workforce Committee. Reported back on April 13 with minor amendments. Second reading on May 11 with National and Act opposed. Committee stage on May 16. Third reading on June 1 with National and Act opposed.

Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill