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) says the omission of critical automotive trades as priorities for skilled migration exacerbates existing skills shortages, potentially derailing economic recovery efforts.
World-leading legislation to mandate the provision of motor vehicle service and repair information to Australian automotive repairers passed the Senate today, paving the way for increased consumer choice and competition from 1 July 2022.
A suite of changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct announced today, including significant improvements to disclosure, coverage, adequacy of terms to secure a return on investment, dispute resolution, and compensation requirements. The reforms will help address the substantial power imbalance between internationally headquartered car manufacturers and their Australian dealership networks.
