The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has announced a restructuring of its operations and the role of chief executive to position the association for the future and enhance its capacity to influence policy and regulatory outcomes.
The Motor Trades Association says the Federal Government’s announcement to strengthen the Franchising Code of Conduct and extend Unfair Contract Terms and Unfair Trading Practices to all businesses regulated under the Code, is a game changer. Now it includes businesses selling new motor vehicles, motorcycles, farm machinery and tractors as well as franchised motor vehicle repairers. This is an important reform for the automotive industry as it means that any sector regulated by the Code will receive protections from unfair contract terms (UCT) without having to demonstrate that they come within the existing turnover and employee caps that apply to the UCT legislation. Combined with existing Code provisions, such as the requirement to provide a reasonable return on any investment required by a franchisor, MTAA says this is a significant step forward.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) and its body repair committee, the Australian Motor Body Repairers Association (AMBRA), are urging the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to reject two proposed insurance industry acquisitions.
In partnership with its state associations, the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has secured formal recognition for Electric Vehicle (EV) Technicians. This landmark decision will reshape Australia's automotive industry.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the Australian Government's decision to include many automotive trades in the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), marking a milestone for the industry's workforce development.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the government's announcement of an independent review of the Australian Design Rules (ADRs), viewing it as a crucial step in removing regulatory barriers and promoting innovation in the market across cars, trucks and motorcycles.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes action taken by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against Honda Australia for an alleged breach of the Motor Vehicle Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS).
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has unveiled its Election Blueprint, outlining support measures for the retail automotive sector ahead of the federal election.
Reaction from industry stakeholders to the passage of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Bill through the Federal Parliament into legislation has been mainly positive. This legislation provides the framework for Australia's automotive industry to transition to a low and zero-emission future.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has endorsed the 23 recommendations made by Dr Michael Shaper’s independent review of the franchising code of conduct, which the Federal Government has responded to.
