Laura McClure: ACT MP on the party's criticisms of ACC measures focused on race
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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ACT is criticising ACC measures that aim to reduce disproportionate workplace injuries among Māori and Pasifika.
It's written to the ACC Minister, asking if targets with an ethnic focus match a Cabinet requirement for need-based public service.
Act MP Laura McClure says she hasn't seen evidence to back the targets.
"It's completely lazy - and I actually think it is a bit racist to say one particular group of people needs specific targeted training."
ACC says it's confident its services are based on need, not race.
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