A controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector has been put on pause by ACC. 

The tender process specifically focused on Māori and Pasifika workers. 

ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially stood by ACC, saying its tender “aligns with the Government’s desire to support New Zealanders based on evidence of need”.

However, he then U-turned by asking ACC to review the policy after the ACT Party complained. 

Scott Simpson joins the show to discuss the initiative. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

A controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector has been put on pause by ACC.&nbsp;
The tender process specifically focused on Māori and Pasifika workers.&nbsp;
ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially stood by ACC, saying its tender “aligns with the Government’s desire to support New Zealanders based on evidence of need”.
However, he then U-turned by asking ACC to review the policy after the ACT Party complained.&nbsp;
Scott Simpson joins the show to discuss the initiative.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Scott Simpson: Minister for ACC on pausing a controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector

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