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2010 NSW State Parking Levy - Online Petition

Thursday, 29 July, 2010

On 1 July 2010, the NSW State Parking Levy was increased for the third consecutive year.

This follows a substantial increase in 2009 whereby the NSW Government increased your parking tax in the CBD by 110% - resulting in $109 million of revenue generated by the levy.
 
The Levy is ostensibly intended to ease congestion in major commercial centres, encourage the use of public transport, and improve air quality. However, research carried out by the NRMA indicates that 85% of peak hour traffic which enters the CBD passes straight through. Furthermore, the NSW State Government has not addressed concerns which were raised after last year's increase by Secure Parking (as part of the Parking Operator"s Association), The Auditor-General, The Liberal Opposition, and various retail and industry bodies, including:

  • No measurable decrease in traffic congestion or increase in public transport usage
  • Lack of transparency and accountability with no proof that funds raised by the levy is actually being spent on public transport or green initiatives
  • No complimentary initiatives to encourage the use of public transport
  • No parallel incentives or exemptions made to encourage car pooling, bicycle usage, or hybrid vehicles
  • The State Government introduced the levy without conducting any research
  • Clauses within the legislation allow the State Government to increase the levy every year

Secure Parking will continue to lobby and oppose the NSW State Government decision to increase the State Parking Levy. You can help us by registering your name in our online petition.
 
Please complete your details in the 2010 Parking Levy Petition below and help us voice our concern on the impact that this tax increase will have on the cost of parking.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE PETITION HERE