Submissions

MTA NSW supports the proposed changes to repair classes and qualifications under the Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2014.

The Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) has outlined a comprehensive wish list for the upcoming state budget, aimed at supporting the evolving needs of the state's automotive industry and accelerating the transition to EVs.

Our association has recently submitted annual recommendations to the NSW Government for the 2024/2025 NSW State Budget, outlining a comprehensive plan to support the state's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and future-proof the automotive industry.

MTA NSW is working hand in hand with the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) representing the automotive industry in the development of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), to steer the government toward a more balanced and sensible approach.

MTA NSW State VET Review submission

MTAA's Summary of Concerns Regarding Fair Work Legislation Amendment Bill The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) expresses strong opposition to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 in its current form. We found it to be unfair, complex, and impractical, particularly for small businesses in the automotive industry.

In August this year the Federal Minister for Small Business, The Hon Julie Collins MP announced that the Federal Government would launch a comprehensive review of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulation, otherwise known as the Franchising Code.

MTA NSW state budget submission

MTA NSW's Head of Government Relations and Advocacy attended a committee hearing in Canberra to discuss the adoption of electric vehicles in the ACT and highlighted the need for affordable electric vehicles and a trained automotive workforce to meet the Territory's ambitious targets. The MTA NSW representative also met with several Ministers to discuss upskilling the ACT automotive workforce.

MTA NSW has submitted a response to the Department of Customer Services’ proposed changes to create two new repair classes in NSW for Light Vehicle Electric mechanic and Heavy Vehicle Electric mechanic.