Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

YOUR CAR YOUR CHOICE

In 2018 Labor campaigned to allow all Australians to freely go to any mechanic they wanted with no barriers. Cars are becoming more complex, and it is important all mechanics have access to the information they need to be able to repair and service all cars no matter the year they were made.

Ms Stanley’s efforts in this fight has helped the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme become operational starting today, giving registered mechanics the knowledge they need to help everyday Australians. Independent and local mechanics are generally cheaper and closer, which helps both Australians with cars and local businesses in our communities.

“More competition means downward pressure on prices, which means more money in the pockets of Australian car owners”, Ms Stanley said. “And more importantly these changes will support small business in our area. These hard-working businesses are the life blood of our community providing jobs and support to volunteer groups in sponsorship and in other ways.” Ms Stanley says that many years of campaigning will finally have paid off, and that this is a small step in helping the cost-of-living crisis people are experiencing throughout Werriwa.

“The ACCC will act as an independent umpire to ensure access to information, as well as costs, is fair and reasonable” Ms Stanley said. The ACCC will have the power to enforce a maximum penalty of $10 million to ensure the Scheme works as intended and mechanics get the information they need.

Media Contact: Anne Stanley MP (02) 8783 0977