Following the recent announcement of the federal budget, the Federal Government announced that $7.3 million will be committed over four years to the implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA). This comes at a critical time as other automotive industry associations have recently pushed to further delay the implementation of the Act. “This […]
This year’s Federal Budget was a vital one for Australians and the caravan and camping industry, as the government aims to navigate the economy through a recession and into a post-covid world. At the core of the budget announcement was the need to drive expenditure through investment, infrastructure development, tax incentives, capital expenditure and increasing […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes the announcement today from the Morrison Government of a $250 million regional Australia package with $150 million specifically for tourism and infrastructure projects to assist regional tourism. The caravan and camping industry is much loved by Australians, and with the desire for tourists to ‘control their own environment’, the […]
This year it has been more important than ever to bring the Caravan and Camping sectors front of mind with politicians, and with the Federal Budget being delayed due to Coronavirus, business operators are eagerly awaiting October to see what the 2020-2021 Federal Budget will bring. Caravan and camping is such an important park of […]
The recent release of April 2020 Caravan Park Accommodation figures shows a devastating blow to the industry with $208million in losses for April. Across Australia in the past month alone, COVID-19 response measures have cost the industry over $208million and this figure is further inflated when you consider the loss of expenditure that would have […]
The National Cabinet’s 3 Step COVIDSafe framework is an important step in providing confidence to industry on when they can expect to be operational. While Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased with the National Cabinet’s positive messaging to a return to “normal” and the clear framework it provides to business and our travelling community, […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia warmly welcomed the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) navigating its final hurdle through the Senate on Tuesday evening. The Association’s CEO, Stuart Lamont, commented that this legislation will see safer caravanning products for Australians, and provide better conditions for industry businesses currently burdened with competing with cheap imported product which […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia acknowledged the key points from the Joint Communique issued by the Consumer Affairs Forum attended last week by the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for consumer protection in their relevant jurisdictions. CEO, Stuart Lamont, reinforced that Caravan Industry Association of Australia believes that all consumers of caravanning […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO, Stuart Lamont, warmly congratulated Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg on their election as Leader and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party today. Mr Lamont said both Mr. Morrison and Mr. Frydenberg had previously constructively engaged with industry representatives and looked forward to that continuing. “It is important that any […]
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the nation’s peak body for the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of automotive parts and accessories, along with the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, wish to clarify the situation relating to proposed 4WD law changes in Queensland which has generated media coverage around the country in recent days. The recent […]
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