Parking Australia

A big opportunity for smaller and growing parking businesses 🚗 As part of Parking Australia’s partnership with Roads & Traffic AU 2026, we are launching the Parking Australia Partners Pavilion at the ICC Sydney on 14–15 October. The pavilion gives eligible early-stage and smaller businesses a simple and affordable way to exhibit, connect with decision-makers and showcase their products or services without the cost and complexity of building a full stand. Each package includes: 🔹 A branded pod within the pavilion 🔹 Power and exhibition build 🔹 A printed branding panel 🔹 Official exhibitor listing Packages start from $3,600 + GST, with only six pods available. This is a great chance to put your business in front of parking operators, asset owners, councils, government representatives, suppliers and transport professionals from across Australia. To discuss eligibility or secure a pod, contact us at director@parking.asn.au. #ParkingAustralia #RoadsAndTrafficAU #ParkingIndustry #ExhibitionOpportunity #ParkingInnovation #SmallBusiness #TransportTechnology #ICCSydney James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr

Parking is taking centre stage at Roads & Traffic AU 2026! 🚗🏙️ Parking Australia is proud to announce our partnership with Terrapinn for Roads & Traffic AU 2026, taking place at the ICC Sydney on 14–15 October. Across two full days, our dedicated Parking Stage will bring together leaders from every corner of the sector to share: 🔹 Real-world case studies 🔹 New technology and innovation 🔹 Expert panel discussions 🔹 Insights from operators, councils, asset owners, universities, airports, suppliers and more It is a fantastic opportunity to learn what is changing across the industry, connect with decision-makers and explore the ideas shaping the future of parking and mobility. Interested in exhibiting? Parking Australia members and industry partners may be eligible for discounted exhibition opportunities. Contact Daniel Hitchcock at director@parking.asn.au to discuss the options available. And after day one, join us at the 2026 Parking Industry Awards on Wednesday, 14 October at Swissôtel Sydney for the industry’s biggest night of the year. Register, exhibit and be part of the conversation. https://lnkd.in/gBKfWdqX #ParkingAustralia #RoadsAndTrafficAU #ParkingIndustry #ParkingInnovation #TransportTechnology #SmartMobility #SydneyEvents James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr

Card Surcharge Changes: What They Mean for the Parking Industry From 1 October 2026, changes to card surcharging will affect how businesses manage payment costs, pricing and customer transactions. Join Parking Australia, in partnership with Platinum Member Transaction Network Services (TNS) and payment technology specialists from Fiserv, for a practical one-hour webinar exploring what the changes mean for the parking industry and how organisations can prepare. 📅 Tuesday, 4 August 2026 ⏰ 11:00 am AEST 💻 Online webinar | 1 hour 🎟️ Free to attend for members, $50 for non-members The session will cover the changes, the payment types affected, implications for parking operations and technology, and the practical steps organisations should consider before 1 October. Following registration, attendees will receive an email from TNS Events containing the online access link. Registration details, including your email address, will be shared with TNS solely to administer the webinar and will be handled in accordance with Parking Australia’s Privacy Policy. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3PPuVPF #ParkingAustralia #ParkingIndustry #Payments #CardSurcharges #Webinar #TNS #Fiserv James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr

⚡Breaking Barriers, Building Charge: Overcoming the Hurdles of EV Parking⚡ The gap between parking and power is closing, but significant roadblocks remain. It’s time to separate myth from reality and build the infrastructure tomorrow needs. Parking Australia and EV Meetup (with support from EnergyLab, RMIT Activator and Schneider Electric) are collaborating to bring together leaders from across the parking and electric vehicle sectors for an afternoon including a sharp panel discussion, myth-busting, and real-world problem-solving. Whether you manage assets, develop EV charging software, design infrastructure, or drive sustainability strategy - your voice is needed in this room to help power electrification forward. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 26th August  📍 Venue: RMIT, Melbourne  🕒 Time: 3:00 PM: Guest Arrival & Registration, 6:00 PM: Networking Drinks (Nearby location TBA) Let’s stop working in silos and start building solutions together. 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g2EWiieD James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr #ParkingAustralia #EVCharging #ParkingIndustry #ElectricVehicles #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Parking Industry Awards! Parking Australia invites individuals, teams and organisations from across the parking sector to submit their entries and help celebrate the projects, people and innovations driving our industry forward. Submissions close Wednesday 26 August 2026, with winners announced at the Awards Gala Dinner - Sponsored by Arrive - on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Swissôtel Sydney. Now is the time to showcase your achievements and be recognised among the best in Australia’s parking industry. 🔗 Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/gHRAZ-U8 James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr #ParkingAustralia #ParkingIndustryAwards #ParkingIndustry #Awards #Innovation #Leadership #CustomerService #Sustainability

Did you know MOVE Australia is co-located with Roads & Traffic AU at the ICC Sydney? This means one free ticket gives attendees access to both exhibitions, bringing together the full transport ecosystem across infrastructure, mobility, parking, technology, roads, and future transport solutions. For Parking Australia members, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, explore emerging technology, and be part of the conversations shaping how people and vehicles move through our cities. Join us in Sydney on 14–15 October and make the most of this combined industry event. Register here: https://lnkd.in/epkK5yUU #ParkingAustralia #MOVEAU #RoadsAndTrafficAU #Transport #Mobility #ParkingIndustry #Infrastructure

📢 Introducing Women in Parking Parking Australia is proud to launch the Women in Parking Subcommittee, proudly sponsored by Ace Parking Group. This new initiative dedicated to championing the participation, professional development, and visibility of women across Australia’s parking and mobility industry. This subcommittee has been established to create opportunities for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and career growth while helping to foster a more inclusive and innovative industry for everyone. Importantly, Women in Parking is open to all Parking Australia members, regardless of gender, because meaningful progress happens when allies are part of the conversation. Our first priority will be listening. Through a member-led approach, we’ll work with the industry to understand where support, resources, and opportunities are needed most. We’re excited to introduce our inaugural committee members and look forward to building a stronger, more connected future for our industry together. If you’d like to learn more or get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Yasemin Selvi, Nat Allsop, Jennifer Sisson, Laura Meirelles, Michaela Farnham James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr

Nominations are now open for Parking Australia’s new University Subcommittee. This new subcommittee has been created to provide a dedicated space for universities to connect, share ideas, discuss challenges and help drive innovation across the sector. It is an exciting step for Parking Australia and an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between universities and the broader parking and mobility industry. To nominate, you need to be employed by a university, please send an email to director@parking.asn.au with the following: - Full name - Position title - Organisation - Email address - A short summary outlining your interest in joining the subcommittee We look forward to sharing more soon. #ParkingAustralia #UniversitySubcommittee #Parking #Mobility #Innovation #HigherEducation James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr

A great afternoon in Brisbane for Parking Australia’s first dedicated university event. From the UQ site tour through to the panel discussion and networking drinks, it was fantastic to bring together leaders from across the university and parking sectors to share ideas, discuss challenges and explore what is next for our industry. A big thank you to Peter Tarrant and the The University of Queensland for hosting the tour and panel and to our panellists Reeta Lad, Peter Tarrant and Tabitha Mitchell, with Andrew Morse moderating the discussion. We were also proud to officially launch Parking Australia’s new University Subcommittee, creating a dedicated space for universities to connect, collaborate and help drive innovation across the sector. Thank you as well to our event sponsors for their support: Orikan – Event Sponsor BRAUMS – Food & Beverage Sponsor DESIGNA – Networking Sponsor A strong turnout, great discussion and thankfully the rain stayed away. James English, Emily Carson, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr #ParkingAustralia #Universities #ParkingIndustry #Brisbane #UniversitySubcommittee #Transport #CampusPlanning #ParkingInnovation

Brisbane, we’re nearly there. Next Wednesday, Parking Australia will host our first dedicated university networking event and officially launch our new University Subcommittee. From an optional UQ Campus Site Tour, to a panel discussion with leaders from Monash University, The University of Queensland and Orikan, and networking drinks at @The Gresham, this is shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon of insight, discussion and connection. Panel topics will include: campus planning, congestion, cost of living pressures and how universities can generate more revenue from parking assets. Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the event: Orikan – Event Sponsor BRAUMS – Food & Beverage Sponsor DESIGNA – Networking Sponsor Register now: https://lnkd.in/g9Vnj87a James English, Emily Carson, Andrew Morse, Bart Staines, Daniel Hitchcock, Joe Larosa, Lee Street GAICD, Stuart Kerr, Reeta Lad, Peter Tarrant, Tabitha Mitchell #ParkingAustralia #UniversitySubcommittee #Brisbane #Parking #Transport #HigherEducation #IndustryEvents