If you were injured in a road accident in the Northern Territory as a driver, passenger, rider, cyclist or pedestrian, the scheme is: Motor Accidents Compensation (MAC) scheme, no-fault, run by TIO. Here are the steps and time limits from the official sources.
What to do, step by step
- Report the crash to the police.
- Make a MAC claim within 6 months of the accident. A claim up to 3 years later may still be considered; after 3 years it will not be.
- MAC is a no-fault scheme.
Were you working or on your way to work?
NT WorkSafe says a worker in a motor vehicle accident travelling to or from work can claim under the Motor Accidents Compensation (MAC) scheme. A crash during the course of your work is not covered by MAC, but may be covered by workers compensation.
Free official help
- TIO MAC claims: 1300 493 506
- Legal Aid NT Helpline: 1800 019 343
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General information, not legal advice. Claim Done is not a law firm. Checked against the official sources below on 22 October 2026. If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.
Official sources
- NT WorkSafe: Information for workers
- NT WorkSafe: Workers guide to workers compensation
- NT MACC: Make a MAC injury claim
- NT MACC: Who can make a MAC claim