Farmers right to repair their own machines takes a leap of faith

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has reaffirmed its support of the agricultural industry’s right to repair The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) goes public with its support for Farmers to repair their own machines and not void any warranty offered by the manufacturer. This follows the announcement that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has […]

Right to repair motor vehicle law passed by ACCC

The ACCC welcomes legislative changes which will increase competition and choice for consumers about where they have their cars serviced and repaired. These changes adopt recommendations from the ACCC’s new car retailing industry market study. The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme) Bill 2021, which passed Parliament on June […]

Right to Repair

Farmers are pushing back against legislation in the US that prevents them from fixing their own equipment. If successful, it will be a huge victory for consumers. Source: Motherboard A major national group has adopted a policy to fight for the right to repair electronics, but it might not be the one you’d expect: farmers. […]