Women may face new challenges as the Government considers legal changes to address rising costs associated with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson is contemplating narrowing the ACC’s coverage after a 2023 court ruling allowed victims of sexual abuse to claim compensation for lost earnings from the time of abuse, rather than just from when treatment began. This shift has prompted Finance Minister Nicola Willis to develop a new budgeting method that excludes ACC costs to manage the Government’s financial commitments.
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Trump deploys nuclear submarines after ‘highly provocative’ comments from Russia
US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to provocative remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, emphasizing the potential consequences of inflammatory statements. Trump did not specify whether the submarines are nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed and kept their locations confidential, highlighting the sensitivity of US-Russia nuclear relations. Want More Context? 🔎
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