For immediate use
November 3 2010
VACC State Election Issues for the next Victorian Government
VACC, which represents 5,000 small businesses in Victoria, has launched its State
Election Issues ahead of the Election on November 27. VACC calls on the next
Victorian Government to take decisive action to support and promote the retail, service
and repair (RS&R) sector of the automotive industry.
“If small businesses are to continue to employ Victorians, then we need to see the next
State Government provide them with more support and assistance,” VACC Executive
Director, David Purchase, said.
VACC calls on the next Victorian Government to take the following actions:
Introduce a six month vehicle registration payment option for motorists;
Fund marketing activities to promote the RS&R automotive industry sector;
Increase funding for the Victorian Small Business Commissioner;
Convene a high level conference to discuss access to diagnostic, service and
repair information;
Incorporate VACC’s Vehicle Safety Campaign into the ‘Arrive Alive’ strategy;
Mandate that all imported automotive parts comply with Australian standards;
Highlight the fact that many vehicle insurance policies, do not allow the
motorists to choose who repairs their vehicle following a crash;
Reduce land tax on small business;
Prevent large businesses from intimidating small businesses;
Outlaw the practice of selling a vehicle from, for example, a roadside or outside
a pub;
Repeal the stamp duty on so-called luxury vehicles;
Repeal the Car Parking Levy (the tax paid by Melbourne CBD car park owners
and employers), reduce CBD congestion and improve transport infrastructure;
Fast track the expansion of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
“VACC calls on the next Victorian Government to consult with the automotive industry
and to take action on these issues. This is an important election, and whichever Party
wins power, it must make good decisions and show strong leadership,” Mr Purchase
said.
Download a copy of VACC’s Issues for the Victorian Election 2010 at
vacc.com.au
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