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VACC honours the next generation of automotive leaders

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) says during Australia’s most acute labour shortage more than 248 apprentices have entered the automotive workforce.At an invitation-only gala event in Melbourne – hosted by Shane Jacobson – the VACC Automotive Apprenticeships group scheme recognised graduating apprentices and trainees.Eight award winners also received recognition for outstanding achievements during their short automotive careers.

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VACC launches federal election manifesto

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is calling on the next federal government to action its manifesto to ensure continuity of employment for more than 380,000 people as motorists transition to a zero and low emission vehicle fleet.

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VACC: Australia is not ready for an EV boom

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent pledge that Australian motorists will own and drive 1.7 million zero and low emissions vehicles (ZLEVs) by 2030 has hit a speed hump says an industry body.

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Recommendations on track but one size does not fit all

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) says the automotive industry commends the Productivity Commissions ‘Right to Repair’ report but notes that consumers – and the businesses that serve them – require further consideration and protection assurances.

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Auto is open campaign launched

The automotive industry remains open and ready to keep millions of Australian motorists on the road. That’s the message from the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), which has launched Auto is open, a multi-media community awareness initiative.

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Automotive business hollowing out in Melbourne

The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce has sounded a warning that Melbourne's automotive industry is starting to echo in all the wrong ways. The chamber has found a fifth of Melbourne's metropolitan automotive small-medium businesses have closed since 2014 as land tax skyrockets by 130%.