The Maori Party said yesterday it would back the bill going to a select committee but it still has problems with it, and none of the other parties are going to rubber stamp it.
The controversial bill proposes levy increases and cuts back some ACC entitlements as the Government tries to bring huge deficits under control.
The Maori Party's votes give the Government a bare majority on the bill, which could be introduced on Thursday or early next week, but it wants to see its concerns addressed during the select committee process.
Co-leader Tariana Turia said Maori access to ACC was a problem and she wanted to see how that bias was going to be addressed.
"When the people have had their say we will consider our position," she said.
ACT, the other minor party the Government is negotiating with, wants parts of ACC opened up to private competition and will continue to push that line.
But the Maori Party opposes ACT's policy and the Government will have problems getting both the minor parties to back the bill beyond its first reading.
Prime Minister John Key said last night the negotiations would continue because he didn't want the legislation marooned in a select committee.
