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The Australian Government has now responded to the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct led by Dr. Michael Schaper, endorsing all 23 recommendations.

The Australian Government has announced changes to the $10,000 green apprentice scheme to attract more apprentices to the automotive industry and prepare them for the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road.

​We are pleased to announce that we have secured partial government funding for a range of Certificate II and III courses.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of a new campaign, "Learn An Auto Trade In The Real World," designed to showcase our unique on-site training programs and inspire the next generation.

MTA NSW is urging the state government to help close the skills gap by funding automotive training opportunities and developing pathways for workers to transition into the automotive industry. The industry body is also calling for increased access to electric vehicle (EV) training for small and medium-sized businesses, and the removal of stamp duty on EVs to help the state reach its EV target.

MTA NSW is pleased to announce that our first Connect event for 2024 will be held in Newcastle. Members in the Newcastle region are invited to this exclusive event on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at the Newcastle Museum (McIntire Room).

After almost six weeks and over 40 meetings with the Australian Government, the Government has made concessions to its New Vehicle Efficiency Standards legislation which was released earlier this week.

Kynan has been handpicked to join the 2024 Skillaroos Training Squad after his impressive performance in the Automotive Refinishing category at the WorldSkills National Championships in Melbourne.

Our association has recently submitted annual recommendations to the NSW Government for the 2024/2025 NSW State Budget, outlining a comprehensive plan to support the state's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and future-proof the automotive industry.

MTA NSW is working hand in hand with the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) representing the automotive industry in the development of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), to steer the government toward a more balanced and sensible approach.