I wouldn’t blame you if you felt election-ed out.
To have to double up after the drawn-out May federal election is a big ask.
But you need to stump up and do it just the same, after all, this is your once-in-four-year chance to have a say in who runs the state.
Dan Andrews has yet to call the election, but I’ve peered into my crystal ball and I’m betting on October or November.
So, let’s concentrate on the issues, shall we?
To help, my mates at the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) have launched their 2022 state election manifesto, Fully Charged: The automotive industry’s policy priorities for the next Victorian state government.
This magnificent tome calls for the implementation of 27 recommendations that will make a big difference to Victoria’s 19,000 automotive businesses and the 110,000 Victorians working in them. Not to mention Victoria’s 4.5 million or so motorists.
VACC’s most urgent ‘call’ is to address critical labour shortages across all sectors of the industry.
In addition, VACC wants the next State Government to:
- Create a ridgy-didge zero and low-emissions vehicle (ZLEV) strategy
- Get a three-year apprentice wage subsidy program for employers going
- Bring in a three-year apprentice mentoring program to improve completion rates
- Invest in sustainable waste recycling and renewable energy facilities
- Raise Victoria’s payroll tax threshold to $1.2 million per annum
- Implement an annual roadworthy requirement for vehicles aged eight years and over.
There’s plenty more to do, of course, but if the next Victorian government gets these policies in place it will shore up an $11 billion sector.
And that’s good for every Victorian.
See ya on the road folks!
To read Fully Charged go to vacc.com.au
Words: VACC ambassador Shane Jacobson.
Want to hear more from Shane? Catch him – along with co-hosts Greg Rust and VACC CEO, Geoff Gwilym – on THE GRILLE podcast each month. There'll be auto news and views, industry insights and trends, special guests, and plenty of laughs along the way. Visit: thegrillepodcast.com.au