Submission on the Discussion Document "Increasing Choice in Workplace Accident Compensation"

Attached above is the draft BusinessNZ submission on the ACC Discussion Document.

In essence there are two main parts to the Discussion Document.  First, the potential extension of the Accredited Employer Programme (AEP) to a larger number of employers – essentially a form of partial self-insurance.  Second, the ability of private sector insurers to enter the market in respect to the “Work Account”.  However, ACC will still compete in respect to the Work Account.

While supporting the general thrust of the proposals to open ACC up to greater competition, there are a number of critical issues which need to be worked through which are discussed at some length in the draft BusinessNZ submission.

Any comments you may have on the draft submission please use the facility below or email to: director@nargon.co.nz for us to include in our submission that will be insupport of this BusinessNZ submission

If you agree with the proposed reforms you may choose support their general direction, either by putting in a submission of your own outlining the benefits you see for your business or by sending a brief letter supporting the general direction of the BusinessNZ submission. to NARGON   A Government decision to proceed could well be influenced by the number of submissions received.

See below for a link to the Discussion Document.

www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/increasing-choice/increasing-choice.pdf