Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Government bill

22 November 2022

This bill requires the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to report annually on how Māori and other population groups are accessing the accident compensation scheme, and on any identified drivers or causes of disparities in access; ensures that ACC focuses on monitoring access to the scheme by Māori and other population groups; and brings forward eligibility for the minimum rate of weekly compensation from the sixth to the second week of incapacity.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 22 November 2022
  • 1st reading on 25 November 2022
  • 2nd reading on 11 May 2023
  • 3rd reading on 1 June 2023
  • Royal assent on 6 June 2023

Member responsible

Peeni Henare

Peeni Henare

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

22 November 2022

party vote

86Aye
31No
0Abstain
2Absent

2nd reading

Passed

11 May 2023

party vote

73Aye
40No
0Abstain
6Absent

3rd reading

Passed

1 June 2023

party vote

75Aye
41No
0Abstain
3Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 6 June 2023 at 12:30 pm.