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Martin Doyle cartoon: Rugby injuries and ACC

Published: Mon 25 Jun 2012 11:45 AM
Rugby injuries and ACC
by Martin Doyle
June 23, 2012
If we're going to get tough on people receiving ACC payments, then is it not time to examine why people even get so badly injured in the first place? Figures released under the Official Information Act show that ACC paid out $56 million for rugby-related claims in the past financial year, making it the costliest sport for injuries.


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