Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill
Government bill
17 February 2026
This bill amends the Social Security Act 2018 to confirm longstanding policy intent underpinning the Ministry of Social Development's practice relating to backdated Accident Compensation Corporation payments and charging income against past periods.
Procedural notes
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- Introduced on 17 February 2026
- 1st reading on 17 February 2026
- 2nd reading on 3 March 2026
- 3rd reading on 5 March 2026
- Royal assent on 10 March 2026
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 17 February 2026
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
2nd reading
PassedReading date: 3 March 2026
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3rd reading
PassedReading date: 5 March 2026
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
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 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.