ACC accused of victim-blaming as motorcyclists seek High Court judicial review (opens original article in a new tab)

Motorcyclists in New Zealand are seeking a High Court judicial review of an ACC levy they argue is unfair and amounts to victim-blaming, with different charges based on motorcycle size.

• About 50 motorcyclists are challenging an ACC levy through a High Court judicial review
• The levy classifies motorbikes by size, with higher charges for larger engines
• MAGNZ claims the levy is unfair and amounts to victim-blaming
• ACC has not commented on the case as it is before the courts