New ACC motorcycle levies confirmed

[RentaTriumph]

The Government has pegged back big hikes to ACC levies proposed by the corporation, particularly for motorcyclists.

Confirming the new levies today, ACC Minister Nick Smith said registration rates for motorcycles would range from $327.70 to $426.92, compared with rates of between $511.43 and $745.77 under rates proposed by ACC. But that is still an increase of between $75 and $174 for the owners of petrol powered motorcycles.

Registration costs for petrol powered cars will rise to $198.46 – up about $30 on the current rate but less than the $272.72 proposed by ACC. For non-petrol cars, the rate has risen $311.38, up from $279.09.

The work levy has gone up to $1.47 for every $100 of payroll, compared with $1.31 now.

The earners levy has risen to $2 for every $100 earned, compared with $1.70 now.

Dr Smith said the levy increases were necessary because ACC’s claim costs had increased by 57 per cent in the past four years.

He said the Government had opted for more moderate motorcycle levy increases than ACC recommended but his message to motorcyclists was that the escalating costs of motorcycle accidents could not be ignored.

[Dadpole]

Still too much. We also have to watch out for the bastards trying to increase them by stealth - IE six months from now, quietly put them up by $100.

[sleemanj]

ACC Minister Nick Smith said registration rates for motorcycles would range from $327.70 to $426.92, compared with rates of between $511.43 and $745.77 under rates proposed by ACC. But that is still an increase of between $75 and $174 for the owners of petrol powered motorcycles.

Better, but still bad...
1. No justification for increases in general.
2. No justification for disparity in engine capacity with regard levy size.
3. Continuing departure from ACC's no fault basis.

[James Deuce]

Nick Smith is still propagating the lie that we have 5000 injury accidents instead of 400.

Liar
by Beckylooo

[Mully]

Ya beat me to it...

Still too much. We also have to watch out for the bastards trying to increase them by stealth - IE six months from now, quietly put them up by $100.

Eggs Zachary.

[Naki Rat]

The Government has pegged back big hikes to ACC levies proposed by the corporation, particularly for motorcyclists.

Confirming the new levies today, ACC Minister Nick Smith said registration rates for motorcycles would range from $327.70 to $426.92, compared with rates of between $511.43 and $745.77 under rates proposed by ACC. But that is still an increase of between $75 and $174 for the owners of petrol powered motorcycles.

Registration costs for petrol powered cars will rise to $198.46 – up about $30 on the current rate but less than the $272.72 proposed by ACC. For non-petrol cars, the rate has risen (to?) $311.38, up from $279.09.

The work levy has gone up to $1.47 for every $100 of payroll, compared with $1.31 now.

The earners levy has risen to $2 for every $100 earned, compared with $1.70 now.

Dr Smith said the levy increases were necessary because ACC’s claim costs had increased by 57 per cent in the past four years.

He said the Government had opted for more moderate motorcycle levy increases than ACC recommended but his message to motorcyclists was that the escalating costs of motorcycle accidents could not be ignored.

Waiting for more details but it would appear that smaller motorcycles have borne the brunt of the increases. Perhaps aimed at deterring learners from this 'dangerous passtime' ?

[Laxi]

He said the Government had opted for more moderate motorcycle levy increases than ACC recommended but his message to motorcyclists was that the escalating costs of motorcycle accidents could not be ignored.

yep it's true that payouts for motorbikes have risen, but then its true that so have the number of bikes registered there for the ammount paid in levies has risen too theres still the little problem of national trying to change the whole idealology of ACC too

[Azi Dahaka]

sad thing is we are still being hit hard by the work and earners leveies as well with their increases

[Devil]

Cool. So it looks like it's ONLY twice as much as the car levy.

Not acceptable.

[Mully]

Looks like another round of e-mails is in order.......

[pzkpfw]

Link to stuff: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/poli...es-pegged-back

[Rev DJ]

We can put the smaller reductions down as a definite win for NZ's biking fraternity - but it is only one battle that we have won - not the war!! The concept of having to pay more at all is still unjustified and needs continued pressure.

We still want a zero increase, we are not Trout, and we are angry... Rev

[oldrider]

I withdraw that remark your honour but alas, the stain remains!

Oldest union trick in the book, want 2% ask for 20%, satisfaction @ 5%!

Not impressed with Mr Nick and Co.

[Headbanger]

Doesn't please me in the slightest, Fuck em.

Whats next?

The fuse is lit, Just point me in the right direction.

[Bodir]

Remember the protest on the 19th in Auckland