CTP insurance in Tasmania

How does CTP insurance work in Tasmania?

Car Insurance

CTP insurance is a legal requirement in Tasmania. It covers the cost of compensation claims made against you if you kill or injure someone in a vehicle accident. While it's mandatory throughout Australia, it works a little differently in each state. Here's how CTP Tansmania insurance works.

How much does CTP in Tasmania cost?

Tasmania's CTP insurance scheme is provided by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB). Because everyone in Tasmania gets it from one place, you pay your CTP premium to them as part of your annual vehicle registration fee. The cost is worked out based on the type of vehicle you own, and is outlined in your registration renewal form.

For new registrations and renewals from 1 December 2019, the CTP premium for a motor car in Tasmania (including a campervan) is $314, and $255 for pensioners and asylum seekers.

Is there any difference between CTP in Tasmania?

In Tasmania, CTP insurance provides 'no fault' compensation to all those involved in the motor vehicle accident, regardless of who is responsible. This is different from other states, like NSW and QLD, where you aren't necessarily covered if you are the at fault driver.

With Tasmania, even motorists who act negligently are entitled to compensation. The only exception is if they are found to have deliberately set themselves up to be injured or involved in an accident.

How does CTP work in Tasmania?

The CTP insurance scheme in Tasmania is automatically included in your registration fee each time you renew and is a combined common law/no fault scheme. This means that if a personal injury is caused by a motorist's negligence, common law damages are payable to the full extent allowed.

It also means that people can recover additional damages, such as compensation for pain and suffering, from an at fault party. Those 'common law' procedures must be commenced within 3 years of an accident.

What does Tasmania's CTP scheme cover?

CTP Tasmania insurance provides compensation to all victims of motor vehicle accidents that occur in the state, regardless of who is responsible. Motorists who are responsible for an accident are still entitled to compensation. Compensation can pay for:

  • Medical, ambulance and hospital services
  • Rehabilitation
  • Loss of income
  • Long term care
  • Disability care
  • Funeral expenses and dependency benefits

While CTP covers you for legal liability, keep in mind that it does not cover:

  • Loss or damage to someone's property
  • Damage to your car, motorcycle or any other vehicle
  • Fire or theft

If you couldn't afford to pay for repairs to your vehicle or another person's property, then consider comprehensive, third party or third party fire & theft for more wide-ranging financial protection.

Who offers CTP in Tasmania?

At the time of writing, the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) is the only insurer currently licensed to offer CTP insurance in Tasmania. The MAIB is a Tasmanian Government Enterprise established in 1974 under the Motor Accidents (Liabilities and Compensation) Act 1973. The MAIB provides financial assistance for medical care on a no-fault basis if you are injured or involved in a motor vehicle accident.

CTP won't protect your car but comprehensive car insurance will

1 - 8 of 25
Product FCI Finder Score Roadside assistance Accidental damage Storm Choice of repairer Agreed or Market Value
Finder Score
Optional
Agreed or Market
Summary: One of the only insurers to automatically include roadside assistance. It also won 12 out of the 22 categories in Finder's 2024 customer satisfaction awards.

Winner of 12 out of the 22 categories in Finder's 2024 customer satisfaction awards. Yes, that many.
Finder Score
Optional
Optional
Agreed or Market
Summary: Coles Comprehensive Car Insurance includes the benefits you’d expect, plus features like grocery replacement (up to $200 if damaged or stolen. T&C’s apply). You’ll also collect 2 Flybuys points for every $1 you spend at Coles when you link your Flybuys (max cap, exclusions and eligible purchases apply).

⭐ Current offer: Save 15% off your first year’s premium when you take out a new Coles Car Insurance policy online. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Those who want great quality cover and more rewards with Flybuys.
Finder Score
Optional
Optional
Agreed or Market
Summary: The 2024 winner of our Best Value Car Insurance award. It's cheaper than most, plus you can lower costs by adding age restrictions.

⭐ Current offer: 15% off your first year's premium when you take out a policy online. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Anyone who wants a good value policy.
Finder Score
Agreed
Summary: ALDI's comprehensive insurance policy covers your car for an agreed value and a variety of policy benefits.

Who it might be good for: Ideal for those seeking competitive coverage limits, though other products may have higher limits.
QBE Comprehensive
Green Company
QBE logo
Finder Score
Optional
Agreed or Market
Summary: Finder's best-rated Car Insurer for Customer Satisfaction in 2021/2022 and Green Insurer for the last 3 years.

⭐ Current offer: Save $75 when you purchase a new comprehensive policy online. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Those who want a trustworthy insurer and more cover than other brands, such as 3-year new car replacement (e.g. they'll give you money for a new car for up to 3 years if yours is written off).
Finder Score
Agreed
Summary: One of the most cost-effective insurers for under 25s, according to Finder research, with no aged-based excess.

⭐ Current offer: Get 10% off the base premium for the first 2 consecutive monthly policies and up to a 15% potential monthly discount from your 3rd month for being a safer driver. Minimum premiums may apply. T&Cs apply. Learn More.

Who it might be good for: Young drivers looking to keep costs down and anyone who’d like to get more flexibility from their car insurance.
Finder Score
Agreed or Market
Summary: This goes further than most insurers. You get up to 2k for stolen keys, roadside assistance and rental car excess cover (for car rentals in Australia).

⭐ Current offer: Use promo code "HUDDLERSA" for 12 months FREE Roadside Assist. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Those who want top cover for their car.
Finder Score
Optional
Agreed or Market
Summary: Huddle's comprehensive policy will cover you if your vehicle is damaged or lost as a result of a collision, a natural event, a malicious act, theft or fire. It also includes up to $500 for essential repairs.

⭐ Current offer: Use promo code "HUDDLERSA" for 12 months FREE Roadside Assist. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Someone who drives less than 15,000 km a year can opt for Pay As You Drive cover.
loading

Finder Score for car insurance

We analyse over 100 car insurance products and rate each one on price and features. What we get out the other end is a nice round number between 1 and 10 to help you start comparing.

To make sure we're comparing apples with apples, we collect quotes for 8 different personas, then work out the value of 19 different car insurance features. Our team then does some fancy maths to get the Finder Score, taking both price and features into account.

Read the full Finder Score methodology

Andrew Munro's headshot
Written by

Editor

Andrew Munro was the global cryptocurrency editor at Finder. During his time he covered all aspects of cryptocurrency and the blockchain. Before he became cryptocurrency editor, he was a content writer for Finder covering various topics over his nearly 5 years in the role. Prior to joining Finder he was a web copywriter. Andrew has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales. See full bio

More guides on Finder

Ask a question

You are about to post a question on finder.com.au:

  • Do not enter personal information (eg. surname, phone number, bank details) as your question will be made public
  • finder.com.au is a financial comparison and information service, not a bank or product provider
  • We cannot provide you with personal advice or recommendations
  • Your answer might already be waiting – check previous questions below to see if yours has already been asked

Finder only provides general advice and factual information, so consider your own circumstances, or seek advice before you decide to act on our content. By submitting a question, you're accepting our Terms Of Service and Finder Group Privacy & Cookies Policy.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Go to site