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Driving industry progress through advocacy

At the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), we're more than just an industry body – we're your powerful voice in government corridors and policy debates. Our comprehensive advocacy team ensures your business interests are heard, understood, and acted upon at the highest levels of decision-making.

2025

2024


Informed Advocacy, Real Impact

Our advocacy is driven by research and industry consultation. We regularly survey members to understand industry sentiment and analyze trends. Impact assessments measure the effects of policy changes, ensuring our positions are well-informed and defensible. This data-driven approach turns industry insights into powerful arguments that shape policy outcomes with authority.

Government Relations and Policy Development

We maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders at both state and national levels. Our advocacy influences policy development and regulatory reform, ensuring industry needs are addressed and sector growth is supported. Our submissions deliver results across key government reviews and commissions.


Making Your Voice Count

Our policy advisors monitor industry developments and analyze proposed changes. They prepare detailed submissions to ensure your interests are effectively represented on key issues like workplace relations, regulations, and industry standards.

Industry Policy Council

Our policy advisors monitor industry trends and assess proposed changes. They prepare detailed submissions to ensure your interests are represented in workplace relations, regulations, and industry standards.

The VACC Industry Policy Council leads our advocacy efforts, uniting representatives from all sectors to create a strong, collective voice for industry change. The Council develops key industry positions and guides strategic policy direction. Through collaboration and consultation, we ensure all members are heard as we shape the future of automotive policy.


Industry Policy Team

Workplace Relations & Industry Policy

Daniel Hodges

John Khoury

Manager, Industry Policy

John Caine

Manager, Business & Consumer Affairs


Ali Raza

Industry Policy Advisor

Anthony Botta

Industry Policy Advisor


Get in touch

Your experience and insights are invaluable to our ongoing advocacy efforts. We encourage you to connect with our Industry Policy Advisors to share your perspective and help shape the future of our industry. Together, we're building a stronger, more sustainable automotive sector for Victoria and beyond.

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03 9829 1111

Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm (AEST)




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