Background on work-related gradual process, disease, or infection injuries
This section describes the background on WRGPDI injuries and why they are covered under the AC Scheme.
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Consultation paper: Seeking proposals for additions to the list of occupational diseases under the Accident Compensation Act 2001
This is the web version of the consultation paper: Seeking proposals for additions to the list of occupational diseases under the Accident Compensation Act 2001.
Better protections for vulnerable contractors
Feedback was received from a public consultation on better protections for vulnerable contractors in 2020.
Responding to the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy
The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy and the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety recommended changes to health and safety at work.
Review framework for list of occupational diseases
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), with support from Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), is responsible for using this review framework to support, if needed, changes to the list of occupational diseases which can be covered by ACC.
What happens next?
Once the consultation has closed at 5pm on 17 May 2023, we will use the suggestions submitted, alongside the ILO’s List and Safe Work Australia’s Revised Deemed Diseases List, and any others identified, to inform proposals for additions to the list of occupational diseases.
Developments since 2008
This section describes the developments in occupational disease recognition and research since Schedule 2 was last updated in 2008.
Introduction
Workplace relations in the screen industry
A law change is on the way for contractors working in New Zealand’s screen industry. The changes, proposed by industry and supported by Government, will see contractors allowed to bargain collectively.
Consultation on ACC regulated payments for treatment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on updates to the regulated payment rates for ACC treatment.