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Were non-carcinogenic effects of PCP contaminated by dioxin exposure considered in the Occupational Diseases Review for Schedule 2 of the Accident Compensation Act, and if not, why?

Answered Question 38101 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Were non-carcinogenic effects of PCP contaminated by dioxin exposure considered in the Occupational Diseases Review for Schedule 2 of the Accident Compensation Act, and if not, why?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

Submissions for proposed additions to Schedule 2 were sought through public consultation and then those suggestions were passed on to a panel of independent health experts who produced a report along with recommendations. A full overview of what they considered, along with their triaging process, can be found at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/dmsdocument/29988-occupational-diseases-review-2023-proactive-release-pdf.