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Acting ACC Minister Nathan Guy today confirmed the ACC levy rates for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 years.

“There will be reductions totalling $126.2 million per annum to work and motor vehicle levies, while the earners’ levy will remain unchanged,” says Mr Guy.

“These reductions follow over $2 billion of ACC levy cuts made under this Government since 2012.

Acting ACC Minister Nathan Guy today welcomed the start of ACC’s public levy consultation process.

“This is an opportunity for New Zealanders to share their views about levies and other aspects of the ACC scheme,” says Mr Guy.

The process involves ACC releasing proposed levy rates, then after considering feedback the ACC Board recommends rates to the Government, which makes the final decision on levies.

As part of levy consultation this year, ACC will consult on:

All 20 recommendations contained in an independent report on ACC dispute resolution processes will be addressed, Acting ACC Minister Nathan Guy announced today.

“It’s vital that the system for challenging ACC decisions is fair, robust, timely and cost-effective,” says Mr Guy.

“Last year the advocacy group Acclaim Otago released its own report which identified issues with current accident compensation dispute resolution processes.

A new strategy aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes and improving rider safety has been welcomed by Acting ACC Minister Nathan Guy.

“ACC sees first-hand the impact of motorcycle crashes, so this is about stepping up work to prevent crashes from happening in the first place,” says Mr Guy.

The strategy is a joint initiative between ACC and the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC). The Council represents the motorcycling community and advises ACC on initiatives that will make motorcycling safer on New Zealand roads.