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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.

The industry association is a finalist in the Large Training Provider of the Year category, which recognises excellence in vocational education and training.

Last week, our team attended the Western Sydney Careers Expo to showcase the diverse opportunities within the automotive industry.

Earlier this year, the Fair Work Commission announced an increase to both the National Minimum Wage for adults and the Minimum Adult Modern Award rate.

The NSW Government have announced the 2024 NSW State Budget today with a range of decisions that affect the automotive industry.

MTA NSW was pleased to host the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and Dr Hugh McDermott MP state member for Prospect at the site of our state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle Training Facility at Girraween.

We hosted another in person Member meeting in Albury, where we directly communicated with Members about pressing issues and updates that affect them.

Recently, new financial incentives have been introduced to help offset the costs associated with automotive apprenticeships, making it easier and more affordable for businesses to invest in their future workforce.

Today the Fair Work Commission represented by President Hatcher announced the National Minimum adult wage and the Minimum adult modern award rate will both increase by 3.75% effective from the start of the employees first full pay period on or after 1 July 2024.

The 10 newly elected Board Members have now been announced.