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Wellington ACC Motorbike Protest Video 17.11.09

Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 5:41 pm
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ACC Motorbike Protest Video

YouTube video from today’s Wellington protest against proposed hikes in ACC levies for motorcycles. Posted by user rimu123

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