Consultation open on review of occupational diseases
The Government is proposing to introduce regular reviews of the list of occupational diseases for which ACC can provide cover. You can have your say.
Consultation has now begun on the process for reviewing Schedule 2 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001.
Schedule 2 is a list of occupational diseases for which ACC can provide cover and is part of the work-related gradual process, disease or infection cover provided by ACC.
The Government is proposing to introduce a framework for regular review of Schedule 2, to enable it to keep up-to-date with modern evidence.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is undertaking the consultation process and submissions will be open until 28 April 2022.
Further information and details on how to make a submission are available on the MBIE website.
