About ACC levies

Levy rates for 2010/2011

Levy rates are reviewed and set every year. The Minister for ACC has announced the following levy rates for 2010/2011* (GST exclusive):

Who pays

Levy component

Current 2009/10

New 2010/11

Change

Self-employed people** and employers (invoiced directly by ACC)

Levy rate for work claims in 2010/2011

$0.75

$1.06

+$0.31

Levy rate for claims prior to 1999

$0.56

$0.41

-$0.15

Combined average levy rate per $100 liable earnings

$1.31

$1.47

+$0.16

Note:
These are average rates. Individual rates for industry groups may increase or decrease based on recent experience.

Employees (through PAYE)

Levy rate for non-work claims in 2010/2011 per $100 liable earnings

$1.511

$1.7778^

+$0.27

Motorists (through licensing fees and petrol levy)

Average levy per vehicle

$287.00

$334.52

+$47.52*

Notes:

* Regulations concerning the 2010/2011 levy rates came into force 1April2010 with the exception of motor vehicle rates, which come into force 1July2010.

** Self-employed people and non-PAYE shareholder-employees also pay the non-work claims levy.

^ Non-work claims levy excluding GST is $1.77. To calculate the GST inclusive amount, please use the GST calculator (ACC’s external website).