Warren Forster
Report says 300,000 people a year could be missing out on ACC
"The bar of causation has become quite a difficult one for an injured person to overcome." A new report estimates 300,000 people could be missing out on cover, treatment or support from ACC. Audio
Acclaim Otago: govt changes to ACC "in the right direction"
The Government says it will make it easier for injured people to appeal againt Accident Compensation Corporation decisions. Audio
Ditching ACC Court appeals won't resolve the problems
A Government proposal for ACC appeals to be heard by a new Tribunal rather than the District Court is being firmly rejected by ACC lawyers. The Government has been consulting with stakeholders on… Audio
ACC clients waiting 670 days for appeal
The Government wants to change how people appeal against ACC decisions, which now take an average of 670 days to be dealt with through the court system. Audio
Fighting ACC decisions futile says report
A new report based on more than 500 written court decisions finds that there are serious barriers to justice for those challenging ACC decisions. The researchers working with the University of Otago's… Audio
