NT Motor Accidents
Compensation Commission
How much MAC can pay
MAC Scheme benefits are made in accordance with the following legislation and regulations that govern the MAC Scheme.
Benefits are indexed each year on 1 January, except for Loss of Earning Capacity (LOEC) benefits, which are indexed twice a year on 1 January and 1 July.
Entitlement to benefits is assessed according to individual circumstances and in some cases
exclusions and benefit reductions may apply.
| Benefits | Max amount |
|---|---|
| Permanent Impairment (section 17) See the scale in the table below | $369,387.20 |
| Medical Rehabilitation (section 18) | Reasonable costs |
| Attendant Care (section 18A) per week | $1,136.64 |
| Modifications / Alterations (section 19) | Reasonable costs |
| Death Benefit (section 22) | $277,040.40 |
| Funeral Benefit | $9,234.68 |
| Dependent Child Benefit (section 23) | $177.59 |
| Dependent Parent Benefit (section 24) | $277,040.40 |
| Private Vehicle Travel Reimbursement | 42.5 cents per km |
| *Loss of Earning Capacity Benefits (section 13) Resident per week | $996.53 |
| *Loss of Earning Capacity Benefits (section 13) Non Resident per week | $875.53 |
*The maximum payable per week is 85% of the average weekly earnings for Northern Territory as published by the Australian Statistician bi-annually, less a notional deduction for income tax.
If the average weekly earnings decrease, the loss of earning capacity benefits will remain unchanged.
Permanent Impairment Benefits from 1 January 2024
| Percentage of Whole Person Impairment (WPI) | % of Maximum prescribed amount ($369,387.20 at 1 January 2024) | Amount of Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5% | Nil | $0.00 |
| 5-9% | 2% | $7,387.74 |
| 10% | 3% | $11,081.62 |
| 11% | 4% | $14,775.49 |
| 12% | 6% | $22,163.23 |
| 13% | 8% | $29,550.98 |
| 14% | 12% | $44,326.46 |
| 15% | 15% | $55,408.08 |
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