History of the Parking Association

The Parking Association of Australia was founded in Perth in 1986 as an outcome of a Capital Cities Lord Mayors’ Conference. The Lord Mayors felt there was value in having an organisation that would bring together the various elements of, and promote excellence in the control and management of parking facilities.

Following its establishment, the Association has represented a broad cross section of local government and statutory authorities, parking operators, service providers and suppliers to the parking industry.

The Association holds bi-annual Conventions aimed primarily at informing the decision makers in the government sector, developers and owners of properties, and other related professionals, of current best practice, latest technologies, knowledge and information spanning all relevant issues in parking.

The Committee of Management administers the Association’s affairs with an objective, subject to the vote of members and those willing to offer their services as Committee, to have the broadest possible range of professionals from various States, local government, parking operators, equipment suppliers, and planning and development consultants.