
Govt admits: We're looking at ACC fee
The Government has confirmed that accident victims may have to pay the first $50 or $100 of their costs.
The Government has confirmed that accident victims may have to pay the first $50 or $100 of their costs.
Justice Minister Simon Power's speech announcing changes in Government support for the victims of serious crime.
Victims of serious crime will now get more financial support - including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.
ACC Minister Nick Smith today described his comments about ACC suicide victims as an "unfortunate analogy".
Today's CPI figures show a broader and stronger inflation that you would expect in an economy enfeebled by a prolonged recession.
Motorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.
Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.
The Chartered Accountants Institute has put up a set of proposals to radically simplify the taxation of small businesses.
There needs to be a balance between cutting ACC entitlements and increasing levies, Prime Minister John Key says.