The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) welcomes the introduction of a dedicated task force to address the current Queensland Roadworthy Certificate process.
The AAAA views the taskforce as an intelligent and effective approach to improving the system and commends the government’s recognition that the majority of AIS (Approved Inspection Station) scheme members already follow compliant practices.
The AAAA supports government action that avoids a one-size-fits-all approach and instead focuses on addressing specific issues within the system.
“We respect this targeted approach by the Queensland Government and applaud the decision to focus on problem areas rather than resorting to a blanket solution,” says Stuart Charity, CEO of the AAAA.
“Our members are part of the majority who adhere to high standards, and we believe that the most effective way forward is to penalise those who do not comply, rather than imposing unnecessary measures on businesses that are doing the right thing.
“While AAAA and our members support additional training where it benefits the industry and addresses documented faults, we strongly oppose the proposal of sending all AIS Inspectors for further study. This approach would unfairly penalise compliant inspectors and fail to address the issues where they truly exist.
“Engaging with our AAAA Queensland members has yielded a unanimous consensus that a focused approach on addressing the AIS Scheme will be a more effective solution, over costly and ineffective online courses for all inspectors.”
The AAAA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the solution and work with the government and has made a detailed submission with its position and recommendations to the taskforce.
“We look forward to collaborating on measures that effectively enhance the system and uphold high standards within the industry,” says Stuart.
