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Did the review into occupational diseases under the Accident Compensation Act under this Government exclude the effects of dioxin as a known contaminant of PCP, and if so, why?

Answered Question 39337 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did the review into occupational diseases under the Accident Compensation Act under this Government exclude the effects of dioxin as a known contaminant of PCP, and if so, why?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The recent review into occupational diseases did consider the effects of PCP. This was addressed during the consultation round and expert review. A full overview of what was considered, along with the triaging process, can be found at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/dmsdocument/29988-occupational-diseases-review-2023-proactive-release-pdf.