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flag Australian farmers demand right-to-repair laws after failed talks, citing high costs and delays.

flag Australian farm groups are urging the Labor government to enact right-to-repair laws for agricultural machinery after failed voluntary talks, citing high repair costs, delays, and manufacturer restrictions that force farmers to use authorized dealers. flag They argue that existing consumer protections for light vehicles should be extended to agriculture, where most machinery exceeds the $100,000 threshold and is currently excluded. flag The government plans to review the light vehicle repair scheme before expanding similar rules, with Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh noting modest regulations could boost efficiency and competition. flag The Productivity Commission estimates repair access issues cost nearly $100 million annually in lost productivity.

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