Quote Originally Posted by pete376403 View Post
Why shouldn't seasonal workers, or part time workers receive ACC cover? Do they not pay tax on theri earnings?
You would have to ask the previous Govt that, but it would appear that they were not eligible, but were paid out.
A little 'googling' seems to be the issue is getting ACC when income based on the previous weeks earnings upon which the 80% ACC is based. Being seasonal work they may not actually be working in the previous period assessed.
An abuse arguement may be 'hurting yourself' before one is about to have their seasonal work terminated, then aquiring 80% of average income for as long at can be strung out.