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.
MTAA and Members welcome the announcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to provide a class exemption for collective bargaining.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the 2020/21 Budget calling the focus on jobs and business assistance as a balanced and measured foundation for recovery.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) said the government’s decision to increase penalties, enhance dispute resolution mechanisms, demand further disclosure requirements, and a range of other actions, are welcomed and will enhance protections for franchisees.
