Published by Peter Nugent, Partner – Holding Redlich

The use of private parking fines and penalties is currently a hot topic in the Brisbane media. Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has foreshadowed a ‘crack-down’ on private car park owners in the coming months.

On Australia Day it was reported that the Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey made comments stating payment notices issued by commercial car park operators was a “rip off” and that motorists should not pay.

Parking Australia has successfully applied for the Victorian Government Mental Wellbeing of Business Communities Grants Program. The grant support Business Communities such as the parking industry to develop and deliver a dedicated program to improve the mental health and wellbeing of members.