Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Welcomes $400 Million Commitment to National Right to Repair
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) enthusiastically welcomes today’s announcement by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers of a $400 million annual investment to advance Right to Repair (R2R) across industries.
Building on the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing law of 2021, Australia’s landmark automotive R2R legislation, this new commitment marks a pivotal step in creating a truly competitive and consumer-friendly repair landscape across all sectors.
“This announcement is a tremendous boost to consumer rights, business efficiency, and national productivity,” said AAAA CEO Stuart Charity.
“The Motor Vehicle Service and Repair law transformed the automotive sector by guaranteeing independent access to essential repair information, and now this federal investment will broaden those benefits. A robust Right to Repair framework increases productivity by reducing repair wait times, cutting down costs, and encouraging a dynamic marketplace that drives efficiency and innovation.”
Charity also acknowledged the leadership of Professor Leanne Wiseman as the Chair of the Australian Repair Network, “Leanne has been an incredible advocate for R2R for households, medical devices, and agricultural machinery over a significant period of time.”
Charity also highlighted AAAA’s support for general R2R reforms and the contributions of Lesley Yates, AAAA’s Director of Advocacy and AAAA representative on the Australian Repair Network Steering Committee.
“Lesley has been a tireless advocate, championing R2R to ensure Australians have affordable, high-quality repair options across industries. Her work is essential to the R2R movement’s success, and today’s commitment reflects the government’s recognition of these efforts.”
Treasurer Chalmers’ initiative aligns with a larger strategy to drive productivity gains through collaboration with state and territory governments. In his upcoming meeting with state and territory counterparts on November 29, Chalmers plans to discuss key R2R reforms alongside adopting trusted international product safety standards. These reforms are projected to deliver significant economic benefits, including an estimated $400 million annually in R2R-related productivity gains, as they streamline access to repairs and boost economic dynamism.
AAAA’s commitment to expanding R2R across all sectors remains resolute. “As the national leader in automotive R2R, AAAA is committed to supporting policies that increase productivity and promote fair competition. We look forward to partnering with the government to make Right to Repair a reality for all Australians,” concluded Charity.