Media Releases

The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government to offer discounted loans for electric vehicles (EVs).

Thanks to the strong and consistent advocacy work done by MTA NSW, Training Services NSW announced on Friday 13th December, that Electric Vehicle apprenticeship qualifications will now be available.

The Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct (The Code) is set for a significant update, with the draft expected to be released in early 2025. The updated Code aims to improve collaboration between the insurance and repair sectors while addressing key industry concerns.

We've completed the refurbishment of the My Trade Start facility in Auburn, NSW, which includes workshops designed to mirror real-world automotive workplaces and a dedicated EV training facility.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a penalty to Honda Australia for breaching the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS).

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), of which MTA NSW is a major member, has taken a significant step towards improving end-of-life vehicle management in Australia.

Katrina Nilsson, 21, credits her success as an apprentice mechanic to “supportive trainers” at the Motor Traders’ Association (MTA) NSW, who helped her develop her skills and knowledge of the automotive industry – and says there are lots of jobs out there for those keen to look.

Our Head of Government Relations and Advocacy, Collin Jennings, spent a full day in Canberra meeting with key politicians to discuss the critical issues facing the automotive industry. With a Federal Election on the horizon, it's crucial to communicate the industry's priorities early.

AMBRA and MTAA update the industry from primary initiatives, creating a Body Repair Education Series, Monitoring the MVIRI Code of Conduct review and the addition of a dedicated Code Writer.

Today, the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has unveiled their Election Blueprint, outlining crucial support measures for the retail automotive sector ahead of the upcoming federal election.