Introduction

GST is increasing to 15% on 1 October 2010.  The Department of Labour and ACC are consulting on behalf of the Minister for ACC on the following regulations, proposing to increase amounts payable to reflect the rise in GST:

1. Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003; and
2. Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Ancillary Services) Regulations 2002.

The purpose of this proposed change is to make sure that the amount being paid by ACC does not decrease as a result of the change to GST.

Consultation Requirements

The Accident Compensation Act 2001 (section 324) requires that the Minister consult persons or organisations he considers appropriate before making recommendations for regulations. In addition, any regulations relating to the costs or conditions of payment for rehabilitation require a recommendation from ACC. 

How to give feedback

Your opinion is sought on the proposed regulation changes. If you would like to have your views taken into consideration, please respond using the following form.  If you require additional pages, please add them to the form clearly stating which proposed change you are giving feedback on.

Consultation on Increasing Amounts Payable Under GST-inclusive ACC Regulations - Consultation document with questions for your responses [rtf 21 pages 697kB]. Use this version to print and/or email your responses.

Consultation on Increasing Amounts Payable Under GST-inclusive ACC Regulations - Consultation document with questions for your responses [HTML]

No other matters relating to the Cost of Treatment Regulations or the Ancillary Services Regulations will be taken into consideration for this consultation process.

Where to send your submission

Email: info@dol.govt.nz

Post:
Consultation on changes to GST-inclusive regulations
Accident Compensation Scheme Policy
Department of Labour
PO Box 3705
Wellington

Closing date for submissions

Submissions must be received by 5pm on 20 August 2010.  No extension to this timeframe is possible if the proposals are to take effect by 1 October when the GST rate increases.

Official Information Act

The Department of Labour and ACC are subject to the Official Information Act 1982, which means that your submission may be made available to those seeking information under that Act.

Next Steps

Once the consultation closes, a report on the submissions will be prepared for the Minister for ACC to aid his decision making.  The report will subsequently be made available on the Department of Labour’s website.