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What car insurance do I need in ACT?

In Australia, car owners are required to have Compulsory third Party (CTP) insurance, a form of insurance that covers drivers if they injure somebody in a motor vehicle accident. On 30 April 2022, Australian Capital Territory replaced their CTP insurance scheme with Motor Accident Injuries (MAI) insurance scheme, which is managed by the MAI Commission. The MAI insurance, along with Lifetime Care and Support (LTCS) scheme, is a compulsory purchase as part of the ACT motor vehicle registration.

But, MAI cover is only for personal injury and does not cover property damage, such as damage to your vehicle or other people’s in an accident. For this reason, it may be worth considering other levels of car insurance coverage when insuring your car, such as comprehensive, third party fire and theft or third party property damage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Insurance in ACT

The main types of car insurance available in the Australian Capital Territory are generally:

  • Motor Accident Injuries (MAI) insurance – a type of compulsory personal injury insurance that covers all people injured that were involved in the motor accident, regardless of who is at fault. This includes the driver and anyone else involved, such as passengers, pedestrians, other drivers, pillion riders and cyclists. The insurance does not cover property damage to your vehicle or any other involved properties (such as other vehicles, bikes or infrastructure).
    • Lifetime Care and Support (LTCS) insurance scheme – funded by the levy you take out for your MAI insurance, it is another type of compulsory personal injury coverage that applies to those catastrophically injured in a motor accident in the ACT. The MAI Commision outlines that a catastrophic injury includes spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple amputations or serious burns. The insurance coverage can be applicable to any persons involved in the motor accident, no matter who is at fault. The injured persons get the treatment and care they need for their whole life. This insurance does not cover property damage or lost income or payments due to the accident.
  • Third party property damage – covers you if your car causes damage to someone’s property (such as their car or home). It does not cover damage to your car when you’re at fault for the accident. Limited cover may be possible if the other party is at fault and they are uninsured.
  • Third party fire and theft cover – on top of third party property damage cover, also covers your car when damaged by fire or stolen.
  • Comprehensive car insurance – the most extensive form of cover. Provides a thorough coverage for any loss or damage to your vehicle as well as damage to other’s property during an accident, regardless of who’s at fault. The insurance cover for your vehicle includes loss or damage due to an accident, severe weather, fire, vandalism and theft. Comprehensive insurance also covers your liability for accidental damage your car causes to another’s property (such as their car or home).

The cost of car insurance in ACT will vary depending on a range of factors, including:

  • your age and gender
  • driving experience and record
  • your address
  • the type of car you are looking to insure
  • where your car is normally parked
  • how often and how far you drive it
  • your nominated excess.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to find a provider that will cover you for less, so it may be worthwhile to shop around before deciding on a provider. You can use the table at the top of the page to compare comprehensive car insurance covers in ACT.

The right car insurance policy and features will vary from person to person but when comparing car insurances online, it’s a good idea to keep the following factors in mind:

  • The premiums being charged
  • The level of cover you are getting
  • Whether the risks most relevant to you are being covered by the policy (for example, if your area is prone to flooding, you may want that covered in your policy)
  • The insurer’s level of service offered (such as claims services)
  • Any discounts offered by the insurer

Additional questions to consider include:

  • What after-accident care is included?
  • Are there options for the level of excess you pay?
  • Is there roadside assistance?
  • Does the cover include personal items in the vehicle?
  • Is there windscreen cover?
  • Is there cover for rental car costs if your vehicle is off the road?

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As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald. Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp. When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter and Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Nina as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

Joshua Sale, Group Manager, Research & Ratings

Joshua Sale

As Canstar’s Ratings Manager, Josh Sale is responsible for the methodology and delivery of Canstar’s Car Insurance Star Ratings and Awards. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, Josh has worked behind the scenes for the last five years to develop Star Ratings and Awards that help connect consumers with the right credit card for them.

Josh is passionate about helping consumers get hands-on with their finances. Josh has been interviewed by media outlets such as the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine.

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Why do product issuers provide Target Market Determinations?

From 5 October 2021, TMDs are compulsory for most financial products.

Issuers and distributors of financial products must take reasonable steps that are likely to result in financial products reaching consumers in the target market defined by the product issuer.

We recommend that you consider the TMD before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD.

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