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ACC levies for workers, employers and motorists will increase next year but less than those recommended by the ACC Board, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.

ACC minister Nick Smith responded to today's motorcycle protest over proposed ACC levy increases by highlighting the significant increase in fatalities and claims from motorcycle accidents.

It is a bit rich for Labour to today be protesting increases in ACC levies given it was its financial mismanagement that created the problem, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.

Mr Speaker, I move that the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill 2009 be now read a first time.

ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced that he has requested that ACC commission an independent clinical review in six months' time of its new approach to managing sensitive claims.

The government today tabled the ACC Reform Bill in Parliament and will introduce it for its first reading next week, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.

"New Zealand needs to have a considered debate about the escalating costs of motor cycle accidents, and who should pay", ACC Minister Dr Nick Smith said in response to proposals by ACC's board of s

Changes in ACC are needed to make the scheme affordable, sustainable and fair, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.

ACC has become financially unsustainable and reform is required to ensure its future for New Zealanders, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.

 The cost of looking after people injured in their own home rose to $640 million in the year ending 30 June - an increase of 36% in just two years, ACC Minister Nick Smith said today.

ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the terms of reference and membership of the steering group for the stocktake of ACC that will look at how the scheme can remain affordable for families, bus

The Government will provide $500,000 in new funding in 2009/10 for a stock take of the Accident Compensation Corporation accounts, ACC Minister Nick Smith says.

ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced a reconfigured ACC board with the appointment of four new board members in addition to the new chair, John Judge.

ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced a $32 increase in the motor vehicle levy from 1 July 2009.

ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointment of former Ernst & Young Chief Executive John Judge as the new chair of the board of ACC replacing Ross Wilson.

Significant changes are needed to avoid huge increases in ACC costs for families, businesses and Government, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.