17 November, 2009
ACC minister Nick Smith responded to today's motorcycle protest over proposed ACC levy increases by highlighting the significant increase in fatalities and claims from motorcycle accidents.
Read full release >>31 October, 2009
It is a bit rich for Labour to today be protesting increases in ACC levies given it was its financial mismanagement that created the problem, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
Read full release >>27 October, 2009
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced that he has requested that ACC commission an independent clinical review in six months’ time of its new approach to managing sensitive claims.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
The government today tabled the ACC Reform Bill in Parliament and will introduce it for its first reading next week, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
"New Zealand needs to have a considered debate about the escalating costs of motor cycle accidents, and who should pay", ACC Minister Dr Nick Smith said in response to proposals by ACC's board of steep ACC levy increases.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Changes in ACC are needed to make the scheme affordable, sustainable and fair, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
Read full release >>9 October, 2009
ACC has become financially unsustainable and reform is required to ensure its future for New Zealanders, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
Read full release >>7 September, 2009
The cost of looking after people injured in their own home rose to $640 million in the year ending 30 June - an increase of 36% in just two years, ACC Minister Nick Smith said today.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
The Kapiti Coast District Council has become the first local government in the world to gain the International Disability Management Standards Council's Certificate.
Read full release >>6 August, 2009
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the terms of reference and membership of the steering group for the stocktake of ACC that will look at how the scheme can remain affordable for families, businesses and the Government.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
The Government will provide $500,000 in new funding in 2009/10 for a stock take of the Accident Compensation Corporation accounts, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
Read full release >>31 March, 2009
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced a reconfigured ACC board with the appointment of four new board members in addition to the new chair, John Judge.
Read full release >>10 March, 2009
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced a $32 increase in the motor vehicle levy from 1 July 2009.
Read full release >>9 March, 2009
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointment of former Ernst & Young Chief Executive John Judge as the new chair of the board of ACC replacing Ross Wilson.
Read full release >>4 March, 2009
Significant changes are needed to avoid huge increases in ACC costs for families, businesses and Government, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
Read full release >>16 December, 2008
The Government is to reluctantly increase ACC levies for employers and workers next year - less than those recommended by officials, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.
Read full release >>4 December, 2008
Officials are recommending an increase in earners levies of $1.337 billion over the next three years to cover significant increased costs of the ACC Earners' Account that funds non-work accidents involving employees.
Read full release >>3 December, 2008
"Former ACC Minister Maryan Street has given two different accounts about when she came to know about the $1 billion blow out in the ACC Non-Earners' Account," says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
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