The key document governing relations between insurers and repairers will move to the next stage of consultation following feedback on its draft stage.
The Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct Administration Committee held its first face-to-face meeting since the conclusion of public consultation in Jue and has also reappointed George Manos to lead the committee.
Submissions to the committee on its draft code included critical analysis from the MTAA and state-based MTAs where it argued the draft did not address a number of issues including power imbalances.
Now the committee will look to continue the discussions with both sides of the industry with an aim of building a final version of the Code that is fit for purpose and meets the recommendations of the Schaper Review from 2023.
Encouraging
CAC Chair George Manos says the meeting was a constructive and encouraging step forward.
“It is clear from the submissions received and the consultation process that the insurance and repair sectors have both shared and differing priorities when it comes to shaping the future of the Code,” Manos says.
“This meeting was a positive first step toward developing a more effective Code. CAC members engaged in open and collaborative discussions, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving outcomes for the industry.”
“The CAC has agreed to continue dialogue and negotiations, with the Insurance Council of Australia and Motor Trades Association of Australia continuing to consult with their members and the broader industry.”
Continuity
Manos’ reappointment as CAC Chair for another term will also help ensure continuity and leadership as the Committee works through the next phase of the Code review, the committee said in a statement.
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