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# Government Rejects Greater Transparency for ACC
- URL: https://goodoil.news/government-rejects-greater-transparency-for-acc/
- Published: 2021-04-07T23:18:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-19T17:06:08.000Z
- Author: Press Releases
- Tags: Business, NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, Press Releases, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 02:14

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Labour is putting politics ahead of transparency in voting down a law change last night to increase transparency in ACC decision-making for those dealing with re-injury claims, National’s ACC spokesperson **Simon Watts** says.

“The Accident Compensation (Notice of Decisions) Amendment Bill broadens employers’ rights to apply for a review of ACC’s decisions related to a re-injury claim, providing a fairer approach.

“Currently, an employer can only review the initial decision to provide cover as a work-related personal injury. My Member’s Bill would have enabled employers to challenge ACC decisions on re-injury and entitlement decisions, ensuring that liability for those injuries falls on the correct employer.

> “This simple change would not compromise the injured person’s right to get treatment, compensation and rehabilitation, but would have made sure the approach in dealing with re-injury claims in line with other claims

“I’m disappointed to see Labour ignore good ideas, simply because they come from the Opposition, and reject more transparency and equity within ACC.”

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