This section describes the background on WRGPDI injuries and why they are covered under the AC Scheme.

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.

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.

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.

This section describes the developments in occupational disease recognition and research since Schedule 2 was last updated in 2008.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on updates to the regulated payment rates for ACC treatment.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on proposed changes to ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme. This consultation has been completed and the summary of responses is now available.

MBIE is consulting on options for updating the Review Costs Regulations, which outline the costs payable to ACC claimants who seek a review of an ACC decision.