About OPEA

The Outdoor Power Equipment Association (OPEA) was incorporated under the Association Incorporation Act 1981 on July, 1992. We represent the major manufactures/distributors throughout Australia, of various items of outdoor power equipment.

 

Of utmost interest to the OPEA is the current health of our industry, particularly in the retail (dealership) area. Dealership programs and assistance such as staff training, computerisation, industry trade shows, tax seminars and hazard documentation have been implemented, with the on-going support of member suppliers. Industry associations namely M.S.A.A and CAMS representing dealerships, enjoyed OPEA membership.

 

During 1994/95 the OPEA finalised the "Code of Ethics" and "Business Mission Statement". These two areas of principle provide a focus for all members to conduct their affairs with the well-being of the future direction and growth of the industry in mind.

 

In recent times, the OPEA were instrumental in proposing initiatives in the establishment of a Franchising Code of Conduct. Both suppliers and retailers of products will be equally effected by various requirements/agreements. Associations such as the OPEA can have a positive impact on proposals put forward for comment by Government and Semi Government organisations as they are generally deemed as being representative of a bigger, wider group.

 

A major, on-going exercise before the OPEA, is for members to look outside their own, very important, self interests and look at the bigger picture for ways in which we can ensure there is a market in which all can participate.

 

Code of Ethics

 

  • Adhere to the highest standard of honesty and integrity in all business dealings
  • Provide a consistently high standard of service to customers.
  • Promote safety in the use of outdoor power equipment and all work practices.
  • Promote and adhere to responsible industry standards and trading practices.