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Lehmann High Court decision: ACC defers repayment
Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 8:45 am | ACC
The recent High Court decision in Estate of Lehmann v ACC has confirmed ACC’s view that claimants who were last exposed to asbestos in employment before 1 April 2002 were not entitled to lump sum compensation, but rather their correct entitlement ... More >>
ACC confirms minor grant to conference
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 4:44 pm | ACC
The Accident Compensation Corporation today confirmed it had provided a minor grant of $5,000 to the “Many Faces of Abuse” conference to be held on 10-12 August 2005 in Auckland. More >>
New ACC Chief Executive appointed
Monday, 20 June 2005, 11:28 am | ACC
The Chief Executive of the Waikato District Health Board, Dr Jan White, will replace Garry Wilson as the Chief Executive of ACC when he retires in October this year. More >>
ACC comments on Estate Lehmann High Court decision
Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:49 pm | ACC
The finding in ACC's favour by the High Court in the Lehmann case clarifies the law on lump sum compensation. More >>
Trauma specialist gets first-hand taste of trauma
Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 8:46 am | ACC
Australian clinical psychologist and trauma specialist Gary Fulcher has taken first-hand research in his field of expertise to a level few of his colleagues would care to imitate. More >>
Canadian activist aims big for youth safety change
Monday, 21 March 2005, 3:34 pm | ACC
Paul Kells is a man with a mission, a mission that has seen 100,000 young Canadians pass a demanding test that gives them the knowledge to say no to unsafe work practices. More >>
Grief - the hidden billion-dollar workplace cost
Monday, 21 March 2005, 9:31 am | ACC
New Zealand companies are losing billions of dollars a year to grief, a cost that few recognise, says Bice Awan, the Chief Executive of skylight. More >>
ACC Plunket scheme to get more seats
Thursday, 17 March 2005, 2:36 pm | ACC
Strong demand has prompted ACC to expand a low-rental child car seat scheme targeting low income families that was launched last year with Plunket Car Seat Rental Schemes. More >>
Painkiller Cox-2 inhibitor alternatives considered
Tuesday, 22 February 2005, 10:44 pm | ACC
ACC says health practitioners should now consider prescribing alternatives for painkillers known as Cox-2 inhibitors in the wake of a review which concludes their benefits may be outweighed by increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. More >>
Draft National Air Ambulance Strategy released
Thursday, 2 December 2004, 2:44 pm | ACC
The Accident Compensation Corporation has released a Draft National Air Ambulance Strategy for public consultation, on behalf of an interagency steering group, outlining a proposed model for the provision of air ambulance services in New Zealand. More >>
ACC gets top recognition
Friday, 26 November 2004, 9:20 am | ACC
ACC's dedication to continuous improvement has been recognised for a third time in as many weeks with a coveted Achievement Award (962053)ilver level in the prestigious New Zealand Business Excellence Awards programme. More >>
Edendale School Wins ACC's Top Prize
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 10:59 am | ACC
A "Tricky Tracks" project that has made crossing local railway tracks safer for pedestrians has propelled Southland's Edendale Primary School into the top spot in the ACC's 2004 ThinkSafe LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER school safety competition. More >>
Study on asbestos-related disease welcomed
Friday, 5 November 2004, 2:23 pm | ACC
ACC has welcomed as “timely” a New Zealand Medical Journal study indicating that hundreds more people may have died from workplace asbestos-related diseases than identified in official statistics. More >>
ACC makes 2005/06 levy recommendations
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 12:21 am | ACC
ACC's Board has recommended levy rates for the 2005/06 year. The recommendations to the Minister for ACC are not binding on the Government, which will obtain further independent advice before announcing the final rates in December. More >>
Bold Perspectives Conference registrations open
Monday, 4 October 2004, 11:03 am | ACC
Thirty-two invited speakers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Sweden, and New Zealand will cover a range of topics relating to economic, demographic and community perspectives on injury prevention and rehabilitation. More >>
Air Ambulance Strategy Feedback Analysis Report
Friday, 1 October 2004, 2:50 pm | ACC
The National Air Ambulance Strategy Feedback Analysis Report has been released today (see PDF document at http://www.acc.co.nz/about-acc/press-releases/national-air-ambulance-strategy.pdf ). This report is a summary of the more than 50 written responses to the “Current ... More >>
ACC home safety campaign moves into new phase
Monday, 20 September 2004, 9:48 am | ACC
ACC's attention-grabbing slips, trips and falls television ads are starting again, as the campaign to reduce injuries at home moves into a new phase. More >>
Telecom To Sponsor Health Innovation Awards
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 9:07 am | ACC
ACC and the Ministry of Health welcome Telecom as the premier business sponsor of the Health Innovation Awards. More >>
ACC Pays $100,000 But Will Clarify Legal Points
Monday, 30 August 2004, 9:40 am | ACC
ACC to pay $100,000 but will also seek clarification on how law should be interpreted More >>
NZ injury and death toll no cause for celebration
Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 1:56 pm | ACC
More than 1070 people killed and 103,000 moderately-to-seriously hurt in accidents in the last year is one achievement New Zealanders have little reason to celebrate. More >>
