This act aims to make New Zealand safer and help people when they get hurt. It wants to reduce injuries and make sure people get the support they need if they are injured.
The act says that the Corporation (which is the organisation in charge) should focus on preventing injuries. It also wants to collect information about injuries to understand them better. The Corporation needs to make sure Māori and other groups can easily access help when they're injured.
If you do get hurt, the main goal is to help you get better. The Corporation will try to restore your health, independence, and ability to participate in daily life as much as possible. They'll also give you fair compensation, which might include weekly payments or a lump sum if you have a permanent injury.
The act also makes sure that people are treated fairly by creating rules for how the Corporation should interact with injured people. It's called the Code of ACC Claimants' Rights. Lastly, the act says that people who were injured before this new law started will still get help if they need it.
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1: Title, or
"What this law is called and what it's about"
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
This Act is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.
