March 2006 - Workplace Policy, Department of Labour

On 1 April 2006, the government introduced an ACC levy discount programme, specifically for small employers and self-employed in the highest risk industries. The programme is intended to raise small businesses' awareness of industry specific health and safety risks, encourage participation in industry specific health and safety training, and most importantly, put this awareness and training into practice.

This report summarises the advice provided to Cabinet on the policy development process, consultation, and cost and benefit analysis of the programme.

Read ACC Minister Ruth Dyson's statement

Download the pdf file or see links from Table of Contents to html copy.

Table of Contents

• Statement of the Nature and Magnitude of the Problem and the Need for Government Action
• Statement of the Public Policy Objective(s)
• Statement of Feasible Options (Regulatory and/or Non-Regulatory) That May Constitute Viable Means For Achieving the Desired Objective(s)
• Statement of the Net Benefit of the Proposal, Including the Total Regulatory Costs (Administrative, Compliance and Economic Costs) and Benefits (Including Non-Quantifiable Benefits) Of the Proposal, and Other Feasible Options
• Business Compliance Cost Statement