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What fiscal savings, if any, are projected over the next five years from the enactment of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

Answered Question 5364 (2026)
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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What fiscal savings, if any, are projected over the next five years from the enactment of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that this Bill confirms longstanding policy intent underpinning the Ministry’s approach to backdated ACC payments and charging income against past entitlement. As such, there are no fiscal savings projected – costs remain as they are now.