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Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 10 Mar 2026

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This bill amends the Social Security Act 2018 to confirm longstanding policy intent underpinning the Ministry of Social Development's practice relating to backdated Accident Compensation Corporation payments and charging income against past periods.
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Hon Louise Upston
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Social Services and Community
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Assented on 09 Mar 2026

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Act: Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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