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| Jurisdiction | New Zealand Government |
| Headquarters | Wellington 41°16′30″S 174°46′40″E / 41.274876°S 174.777701°E |
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| Website | www |
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) (Māori: Te Kaporeihana Āwhina Hunga Whara) is the New Zealand Crown entity responsible for administering the country's no-fault accidental injury compensation scheme, commonly referred to as the ACC scheme. The scheme provides financial compensation and support to citizens, residents, and temporary visitors who have suffered personal injuries.
The corporation was founded as the Accident Compensation Commission on 1 April 1974 as a result of the Accident Compensation Act 1972. Its principal governing act today is the Accident Compensation Act 2001.[1] As a Crown entity, ACC is governed by a board that is responsible to the Minister for ACC. Unlike most other Crown entities, it has its own dedicated ministerial portfolio, which since November 2023 has been held by Matt Doocey.[citation needed]
- ^ "Accident Compensation Act 2001 -- New Zealand Legislation". Parliamentary Counsel Office.