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The changes announced follow on from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ ‘Fairness in Franchising’ report and further enhances franchisee protections and put some franchisors on notice to improve engagement and conduct.

According to a major report into the nation's automotive industry, Australia's transition to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility faces threats from severe skill shortages, structural adjustment across 13 industry segments and a lack of cohesive national planning.

The Federal Government has announced a number of measures targeting small businesses, or of potential benefit to small businesses, in its 2021-22 Budget.

Mandatory Wearing of Fitted Masks in Greater Sydney Region, Central Coast and Wollongong effective 5pm today

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), in partnership with FCW Lawyers, and supported by the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) launched the comprehensive guide for car dealers and dealer councils to navigate recent automotive regulatory reforms on 8 April 2021, Thursday Evening. 

On March 23 MTA NSW along with several other Industry and Government bodies were involved in a working group meeting to discuss the upcoming amendments to the MD&R Regulation and also the progress of the MD&R Act review

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and the Motor Trades Association of Australia Limited (MTAA) today welcomed introduction into the Australian Parliament, world-leading legislation to mandate access to motor vehicle service and repair information.

MTA NSW has great pleasure in bringing to our NSW Motor Dealers the announcement of the Senate Education and Employment References Committee report Regulation of the relationship between car manufacturers and car dealers in Australia, tabled 18 March 2021.

If you have been affected, disaster assistance is now available for affected communities and businesses through the NSW Government Rural Assistance Authority which includes help for small business operators directly affected by a declared natural disaster like the current floods.

MTA NSW, MTAA, Member Associations, and their dealer constituents have worked tirelessly for almost two decades to highlight the growing power imbalance between car manufacturers and dealers and the negative impacts of this on consumers, dealer businesses, the jobs of thousands of Australians, and the communities they serve.