Parking Australia

📣 End-of-Year Networking and Industry Event https://bit.ly/40P7vQn Wednesday 27 November, Sydney Join us to connect with industry leaders and discuss disability inclusion in the broader parking and planning landscape. Our panel: Ed Morris, CEO, Physical Disability Council of NSW Ryan N. Nibloe, Manager, Social Policy, City of Sydney Stacey Ryan, Policy Manager, ITS Australia Dimitra Vlahomitros, Principal Advisor, the NRMA Moderated by Angelique Mentis, President of Parking Australia, this session will dive into the role of parking in shaping more inclusive communities. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, 27 November 🕒 Time: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm 📍 Venue: ARMA – The Mill, 41-43 Bourke Road, Alexandria, Sydney Following the discussion, enjoy drinks and canapés from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for networking and connecting with colleagues. Free for members | Non-members: $100 (ex GST) ➡ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and reflect on the year. Register now to secure your spot.  https://bit.ly/40P7vQn Angelique Mentis, Mosstyn Howell, Gary Byrne, Emily Carson, James English, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines

📰 Parking Australia welcomes the appointment of Jaclyn Symes as Victoria’s new Treasurer, as announced by Premier Allan. We extend our congratulations to Treasurer Symes and wish her well in this important role. We also note the Victorian Government’s announcement on 13 December regarding adjustments to the congestion levy including an increase from 2026 in rates of 79% as it currently stands, and an expansion of the levy’s boundaries. Statement: https://bit.ly/49NW51R

In our final edition of the year: ⏭️ We're partnering with Highways AU (formerly the National Roads & Traffic Expo) in 2025 https://bit.ly/3ZX7icZ with a 10% discount for members 📣 26/2 Networking Event in Perth featuring the City of Perth's Michael Gunson and a member briefing. Registrations now open: https://bit.ly/41yrcMO 📅 For your calendar - 2025 dates: https://bit.ly/3OAuCqE 🗒️ CEO Briefing including Board, news and a detailed member-only briefing https://bit.ly/41Ln4sG

🙏 What a great way to end our 2024 networking events! Thanks to our panel for a thought-provoking and positive session on the role of parking in shaping more inclusive communities (pictured left-right): Ed Morris, CEO, Physical Disability Council of NSW Dimitra Vlahomitros, Principal Advisor, the NRMA Ryan N., Nibloe, Manager, Social Policy, City of Sydney Stacey Ryan, Policy Manager, ITS Australia Adeptly facilitated by Parking Australia's Angelique Mentis. A shout out to the many colleagues from Sydney and beyond who joined us during such a busy time for many. 📅 2025 AND 2026 networking event dates: https://bit.ly/3OAuCqE 📽️ Video from the event will be provided to members in due course.

Parking Australia welcomes the appointment of Brent Mickelberg MP as the incoming Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads. We look forward to working with him, his office and Department going forward and wrote to the Minister today introducing the Association. A backgrounder on the new minister will be in the upcoming member briefing in Parking Insider.

"It’s the Brownlow medal for parking!" - says City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas in the The West Australian today (we like that, Lord Mayor!) on the City of Perth's win in this week's Parking Industry Awards. "This week the City of Perth was named Parking Organisation of the Year at the Parking Industry Awards held in Melbourne. It’s the Brownlow medal for parking! Our team was recognised for the recent on-street technology transformation and business improvement project which makes parking in the city more accessible and more affordable." Lord Mayor Zempilas. We congratulate all the winners and thank City of Perth colleagues Michael Gunson and Steve Holden for joining us to accept the award.

We are delighted to announce the Winners of the 2024 Parking Industry Awards, which were presented at our Gala Dinner in Melbourne on Wednesday 30 October, which was expertly hosted by Jo Stanley. 2024’S WINNERS ARE:   Outstanding Customer Service (sponsored by First Parking): Orikan Community Impact and Industry Excellence (sponsored by Orikan): Northern Beaches Council Outstanding Sustainable Initiative (sponsored by Optimise Energy Solutions): Duncan Solutions - Australia   Outstanding Marketing and Communications (sponsored by UbiPark): Orikan   Excellence in Technology and Innovation – Off Street (sponsored by CAVU): UbiPark and Marvel Stadium   Excellence in Technology and Innovation – On Street (sponsored by KENEX Stencils PTY LTD): Orikan   Emerging Leader of the Year (sponsored by DESIGNA Australia): Steve Whitford, Ace Parking Group   Parking Organisation of the Year (presented by Life Member, Larry Schneider): City of Perth During the evening, we also acknowledged and celebrated colleagues who have been in the industry for 30-plus years; and reflected in memoriam on the contributions of Glen Holdworth (former Life Member), and Michael Moses.    We thank all our nominees for the time and effort taken in applying – judges’ feedback on the awards noted the calibre and depth of the applications this year, with a recent record of nominations received.    Thank you to our Dinner Sponsor (Transaction Network Services (TNS)), MC Sponsor (EasyPark ANZ), and Pre-Dinner Drinks Sponsor (Park Aid Pty Ltd Aid and Genetec), as well as our all our valued category sponsors. Congratulations to all our finalists and thank you to all our sponsors for your support – and to the many parking community colleagues who joined for us for a fantastic evening.

⏱ The countdown is on! Thanks to all the National Roads & Traffic Expo team including Roads Traffic Hoss Esmaeilzadeh. We look forward to seeing all of our speakers, Awards finalists and colleagues next week. Thank you to our Parking Industry Awards Dinner Sponsor (Transaction Network Services (TNS)), MC Sponsor (EasyPark ANZ), and Pre-Dinner Drinks Sponsor (Park Aid Pty Ltd and Genetec), as well as our all our valued category sponsors CAVU, DESIGNA Australia, First Parking, KENEX Stencils PTY LTD, Optimise Energy Solutions, Orikan, and UbiPark. Angelique Mentis, Mosstyn Howell, Joe Larosa, Gary Byrne, Emily Carson, James English, Daniel Hitchcock, Bart Staines.

We're very much looking forward to National Roads & Traffic Expo - the parking stream conference line-up is great, and we appreciate the many colleagues' involvement and support who'll make this a fantastic event.

⏰ Closing at noon AEDT this Thursday - Parking Awards Dinner tickets https://bit.ly/3XEi46J 🎫 Secure your tickets now and be a part of the Australian parking community’s annual celebration! 🏆 At the Dinner, we'll announce the winners and celebrate the finalists of this year’s Awards. We'll also pay tribute to colleagues with 30-plus years of service in the parking community. 👉 Also, remember to attend the National Roads & Traffic Expo on 30-31 October, featuring Parking Australia's conference stream with 15 excellent parking-specific sessions. Entry is free. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, celebrate, and share experiences with your friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you next week! Thank you to our Dinner Sponsor (Transaction Network Services (TNS)), MC Sponsor (EasyPark ANZ), and Pre-Dinner Drinks Sponsor (Park Aid Pty Ltd and Genetec), as well as our all our valued category sponsors CAVU, DESIGNA Australia, First Parking, KENEX Stencils PTY LTD, Optimise Energy Solutions, Orikan, and UbiPark.