VACC appoints Peter Jones as new chief executive
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has appointed Peter Jones as its new chief executive from February 2025.
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VACC welcomes new executive board
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has elected its new executive board following a member ballot. The election marks another milestone in the organisation’s 106-year industry advocacy and leadership history in Victoria’s automotive sector.
VACC body repair members seek to bargain collectively with IAG
Several Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) body repair members in a regional city have lodged a Collective Bargaining Class Exemption Notice with the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) to permit a collective bargain with Insurance Australia Group on repair rates and conditions.Approved collective…
Women in Automotive to expand nationally
Women in Automotive is embarking on a new era of growth under new leadership and immediate national expansion.
VACC: Australian Government Migration Strategy ignores much needed tradespeople
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is calling on the Federal Government to include much needed tradespeople in the ‘Specialist Skills Pathway’ process of its newly released Migration Strategy.
VACC research finds LMCT complaints ‘miniscule’
Calls by consumer advocates to introduce an automotive industry ‘lemon law’ ombudsman are misleading governments and regulators, according to a new report by the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).
Business to bear the brunt of Victorian budget says VACC
Victorian businesses have been dealt a cruel hand from the State Budget, according to the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).
Dealership group Patterson Cheney wins employer of the year award
Melbourne dealership group, Patterson Cheney, won the Denso-sponsored employer of the year award at the 2023 Automotive Industry Awards hosted by the Victoria Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and the Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC).
Gwilym appointed interim MTAA chief executive
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) board has appointed Geoff Gwilym as its interim chief executive. “After chief executive Richard Dudley’s retirement in December 2022, the MTAA board sought a high-level candidate to guide the association.
Federal Government boosts automotive apprenticeships
The Federal Government has announced more support for automotive business owners and those seeking to enter the trade in a bid to slow the increasing labour gaps in the industry.