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Members will be aware that the New South Wales premier today announced a raft of new restrictions imposed for the period from 11.59pm 25th June, 2021 until 11.59pm on Friday 2nd July, 2021.

The lack of any automotive occupation on the Government's latest Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL) is a slap in the face to thousands of Australian automotive businesses struggling to meet demand and keep the nation moving and connected.

This exemption will allow motor dealers to join together as a group to collectively negotiate with a distributor, without the risk that the bargaining group will be engaging in anti-competitive conduct.

The ground-breaking legislation fulfils a government commitment for a mandatory scheme to compel car manufacturers to share technical service and repair information with all qualified Australian repairers. ​

The changes announced follow on from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ ‘Fairness in Franchising’ report and further enhances franchisee protections and put some franchisors on notice to improve engagement and conduct.

According to a major report into the nation's automotive industry, Australia's transition to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility faces threats from severe skill shortages, structural adjustment across 13 industry segments and a lack of cohesive national planning.

The Federal Government has announced a number of measures targeting small businesses, or of potential benefit to small businesses, in its 2021-22 Budget.

Mandatory Wearing of Fitted Masks in Greater Sydney Region, Central Coast and Wollongong effective 5pm today

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), in partnership with FCW Lawyers, and supported by the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) launched the comprehensive guide for car dealers and dealer councils to navigate recent automotive regulatory reforms on 8 April 2021, Thursday Evening. 

On March 23 MTA NSW along with several other Industry and Government bodies were involved in a working group meeting to discuss the upcoming amendments to the MD&R Regulation and also the progress of the MD&R Act review