Advocacy

Parking Australia has a firm bipartisan approach to advocacy with policy being at the heart of the benefit of our members.

Through strength in numbers, influence where it truly matters on issues relevant to the sector, we are able to independently and credibly voice the association’s view on key policy matters. There is a whole of industry approach in how the association policies are formed and we ensure effective communication as political and legislative environments evolve and change.

Policy and Engagement Principles

Parking Australia’s vision is ‘Creating opportunities for members by connecting, engaging and driving professional growth in the parking sector’.

• Customer Service: Parking Australia supports customer service and satisfaction in all aspects of the parking experience. This includes providing clear information, responsive customer support, and a safe and secure parking environment.
• Innovation: Parking Australia supports embracing innovation and new technologies to improve the parking experience for customers. This includes exploring new payment methods, using data to optimise parking operations, and adopting sustainable practices.
• Accessibility: Parking Australia supports policies and initiatives that ensure that parking is readily accessible. This includes providing accessible parking spaces, clear signage, and other amenities that make parking easy and convenient.
• Sustainability: Parking Australia supports the promotion of sustainable practices in the parking industry, including reducing carbon emissions, conserving energy, and minimising waste. This includes, for example, technologies such as electric vehicle charging stations and solar-powered parking facilities.
• Collaboration: Parking Australia supports working collaboratively with stakeholders, including government agencies, property owners, and other industry associations. This includes members and Parking Australia sharing information, building partnerships, and working together to find solutions to common problems across and within the wider transport and mobility sectors.
• Engagement: Parking Australia supports best practices in government policymaking, purchasing and engagement. This includes adhering to the principles of transparency, accountability, and value for money, and recognising the role the parking sector plays in providing critical transport infrastructure.

Members can access our CEO’s regular updates on key advocacy matters, including via the member-only section of each Parking Insider e-newsletter.