The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) represents many of the 69,365 retail motor trades businesses which employ over 379,365 Australians and contributed $37.1 billion to the Australian economy in 2017/18; which equates to 2.2% of Australia’s GDP.
MTAA members are providing updates to their members on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) including information about occupational health and safety, workplace relations and other important information. In addition, each state government and the commonwealth government are providing assistance packages to help businesses.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) regards the automotive supply chain as essential services defined by Part 1, Section 4, Clause 1, (l) - Essential Services Act 1988 (NSW); Section 3,Clause (a), (b) and (g) - Essential Services Act 1958 (Victoria); Section 2, Interpretation - Essential Services Act 1981 (SA) and companion legislation where it exists in other jurisdictions.
MTAA Member Associations are available to provide advice to any constituents that have been impacted by bushfires across Australia. For further information please contact your local Motor Trades Association or Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) representations for an extension to the Federal Government’s Enhanced Instant Asset Write Off stimulus has paid dividends with today’s announcement by Morrison Coalition Government to extend the initiative to 31 December 2020.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) today welcomed the announcement by Industry Minister Karen Andrews that new regulations for new car franchised motor dealers will come into operation from next Monday 1 June 2020.
Over the past 48 hours 8300+ employees including 555 apprentices at 185 franchised General Motors Holden dealers nationwide have been digesting the General Motors Holden GMH Detroit decision to cease production of right-hand cars and vacate the Australian and New Zealand new car market.
