Since 1918, the Victoria Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has represented the interests of small business in the automotive industry, including policy issues to government, and to drive public policy in order to protect and enhance the automotive industry profession.

VACC’s Government and Public Affairs Department maintains an active approach to policy issues through monitoring, analysis, and research, and makes regular submissions to government that reflect VACC’s position on legislation and regulatory proposals.

We have carried out surveys that range from examinations of the impact of hourly rates on profit and return on investment, through to the state of the Service Station industry. Our research papers include topics such as global lemon laws, petroleum grocery price discounts, used vehicles industry sales trends, and vehicle safety.

The department aims to create awareness among VACC members about policy issues of importance to the profession and to enhance VACC’s reputation among government officials and the public as a primary source of assistance and information on policy issues that impact the industry.

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email:  govtandpa@vacc.com.au 
phone: (03) 9829 1111

VACC Industrial Relations and the OHS and Environment Units represent members’ views to State and Federal Governments. This includes submissions to the annual wage review conducted by Fair Work Australia, the Victorian Law Reform Commission and Australian Law Reform Commission on reviews of workplace laws, and to government inquiries on proposed legislation and regulation.

Member input into our submissions is vital as we are representing the views of our industry. We welcome all member comments and views on a workplace issues affecting automotive businesses in Victoria and Tasmania. 

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