Caravan park funding part of political policy priorities
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has publicly unveiled its new policy roadmap
As Australians prepare to head to the polls this year, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has publicly unveiled its new policy roadmap, The Road Ahead: A View to the Future. This was soft launched to federal politicians in October 2024 as part of Friends of Caravanning #2.
With caravanning and camping central to domestic tourism and regional economic growth, Caravan Industry Association of Australia is calling on all political parties to back the targeted initiatives outlined in this roadmap, with a view to delivering safer journeys, stronger regional economies, and a more sustainable future for the industry.
One key initiative involves $10 million in Round 2 funding to modernise caravan parks, prioritising accessibility and eco-friendly infrastructure, driving regional tourism growth.
“As we saw from previous funding for caravan park infrastructure grants, regional economies benefitted significantly, not only on through the infrastructure investment but the economic flow on through more Australians visiting our beautiful regions,” said Stuart Lamont, CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia.
“We encourage all industry members to read this document to understand where our policy priorities lie.”
DOWNLOAD: The Road Ahead: A View to the Future
Overview of Key Initiatives
Accessible and Sustainable Parks – Caravan Park Infrastructure Upgrades
- $10 million in Round 2 funding to modernise caravan parks, prioritising accessibility and eco-friendly infrastructure, driving regional tourism growth.
Safer Roads
- $3 million for subsidised towing courses targeting 10,000 participants annually.
- A $2 million National Safe Towing Campaign to improve education and awareness.
Ensuring Sovereign Manufacturing Through Modernisation
- Tax offsets for sustainable manufacturing initiatives.
- A permanent extension of the Instant Asset Write-Off program for manufacturers.
Supporting Small Business
- $5 million Small Business Red Tape Reduction Fund over four years.
- $1 million annually for Digital Transformation Grants to enhance productivity.
Future Fuels and Decarbonisation
- $40 million National Caravan Industry Sustainability Fund over five years.
- 5% tax rebate for carbon-neutral caravan parks to support emissions reduction goals.
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