Key Initiatives of Policy:

The provision of publicly owned comprehensive ACC services by the Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation.

Controlling the cost of ACC on workers and employers with the intention of retaining levies at current levels. Any future increases arising from full risk ratings must not exceed 25%.

Replacing the harsh and unfair aspects of existing legislation and regulations allowing for further amendments should greater flexibility be required.

Providing greater flexibility to meet individual circumstances and expedite effective social and vocational rehabilitation.

Modernising the administration and management of ACC.

Consider the implementation of an Employers' Code of Practice to enable the achievement of observable safety standards upon which to base risk/experience ratings.

Commitment to periodically reviewing the level of compensation and independence allowances.

Work-ready clients should be available for part-time community work or training.

Reducing cost growth by a fair but responsible approach to returning work-ready clients to the work force.

Completing a major review of the up to four week entitlements, with a view to moving resources to helping those with serious injuries.

Fiscal Implications of this Policy Agreement:

Nil

(All funding proposals subject to being considered within the agreed spending policy parameters.)

Legislative Implications of this Policy Agreement:

Legislation required for the Code of Practice.