Trades apprentices now have to pay only half price for vehicle registrations to keep them moving towards successful careers.
Eligible apprentices in metropolitan Melbourne will save $385.90 a year on light vehicle registrations, while apprentices in regional Victoria will save $330.20.
The first round of registration renewal notices has been issued. Applying from January 1, the notices outline how eligible trade apprentices can take advantage of the state government’s new discount.
Melton MP Don Nardella welcomed the decision to put more money back into apprentice tradies’ wallets.
“This is great news for low-paid apprentices,” he said. “The money trade apprentices save on registration costs can now be invested in more training and more tools.”
Roads Minister Luke Donnellan encouraged applicants to apply for the discount as soon as they received their vehicle renewal notices.
“These vehicles are often important tools of the job and we’ve delivered on our commitment to halve regos for eligible young bricklayers, carpenters, joiners, electricians and plumbers, who rely on our roads to get to and from each job,” the minister said.
Employers must verify that the use of their vehicles is an essential part of apprentices’ work.
Details: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
