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More restrictions to ease from 8 November 2021. New NSW Roadmaps published. New obligations to notify and self-isolate.

MTA NSW brings into the spotlight for Members the recent passing of NSW Government law for EV. As Members may be aware, the NSW EV Strategy is a plan to accelerate the State’s vehicle fleet for the future and ensure at least 50% of new vehicles sales are EV by 2030. In this communication we look to outline the NSW Government commitments to increasing the uptake of EV to ensure NSW shares in the future benefits.

MTA NSW is pleased to introduce our newest addition to the MTA NSW Management Team, Robbie Fidler, General Manager – Membership and Sales who joined the Association on Tuesday, 19 October 2021.

The safety of most new or imported second-hand quad bikes sold in Australia will be substantially improved from 11 October as a result of increased safety features and improved design standards.

This article discusses the changes to recent restrictions in regional NSW as well as Government Support Packages available to Businesses.

In recent discussions with MTA NSW Members within the ACT and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), concerns had been raised in relation to the restriction surrounding the Click and Collect operating requirements for Motor Vehicle Dealers under the Public Health (Lockdown Restrictions) Emergency Direction 2021 (No 9) (“PHD”).

Stay-at-home restriction to be lifted for the Byron and Tweed Local Government Areas (“LGAs”). This article also includes updates to the proposed NSW Roadmap to ease restrictions and Members should plan their business operations ahead of the announced dates in the NSW Roadmap.

Lockdown has been lifted for the Albury, Lismore and Gilgandra and Brewarrina Local Government Areas (“LGAs”). With lockdown to be lifted on Friday for Orange and Glen Innes LGAs on this Friday. and Saturday for the Narromine LGA. Whilst lockdown is extended for another 7 days for the Hilltops LGA.

Byron and Tweed LGAs were added to the NSW-QLD Restricted Border Zone LGAs. Whilst Members located in Byron and Tweed LGAs will have to review their operations as customers and suppliers will be affected.

A 7-day lockdown has been re-introduced to the Kempsey, Byron and Tweed Local Government Areas (“LGAs”).