News Archives

Federal Government Economic Response to the Coronavirus

13 Mar 2020

As you would be aware, the Federal Government recently announced an economic stimulus package in response to the current Coronavirus situation. This assistance is designed to support businesses to manage cash flow and help businesses retain their employees and are specifically designed to support small and medium businesses. Small businesses will also receive a wage subsidy for apprentices and trainees to help retain a skilled workforce.

Statutory Review of Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013

27 Feb 2020

As you would be aware, MTA NSW has been lobbying and working with the NSW Government since mid-2018 to introduce improvements to our Industry. This was done through the Better Business Reforms package (BBR) and the announcement of the statutory review for the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013.

NSW Government Helping Rural Apprentices

26 Feb 2020

On Friday 21 February 2020, Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee joined Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey in Nambucca to announce a new initiative to help apprentices in bushfire and drought-affected areas.

Member Survey Results From Proposed Acquisition by Gumtree of Cox Media Solutions

25 Feb 2020

Please find the following results of the recent MTA NSW Member Survey regarding the proposed acquisition by Gumtree of Cox Media Solutions (CarsGuide and AutoTrader). These survey results were formally submitted on 14th February 2020 and the MTA NSW Submission is now available for viewing on the ACCC Public Register on behalf of our Members.

Member Information Night - Newcastle - Wednesday 18 March

20 Feb 2020

You are invited to attend the MTA NSW Newcastle Member Information Night being held Wednesday 18th March. All Members and staff are encouraged to attend and receive valuable industry information. Light finger food and refreshments will be provided.

Support for Bushfire Impacted Businesses

05 Feb 2020

MTA NSW remains hopeful that our Members and their families remain safe during this difficult period of the bushfire emergency, particularly in the Mid North Coast, New England, Hunter, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Snowy Mountain areas of NSW, where a natural disaster has been declared in certain Local Government Areas (LGA’s).

New $250 Travel Card to Assist Regional Seniors with Fuel Costs

31 Jan 2020

Eligible NSW seniors are paying for fuel with a new travel card available from the NSW Government. The prepaid Visa card provides seniors with $250 to ease the burden of travel costs and assist them in getting to and from essential services. The card is making it easier and more affordable for seniors to remain connected with family and friends.

Is Your Automotive Business Environmentally Compliant?

31 Jan 2020

Green Stamp is an environmental program run through the Motor Trade Associations for all businesses within the automotive industry to help achieve environmental compliance and beyond. The Program assists business owners by incorporating processes and practices that avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle and dispose of waste in an environmentally sensitive manner.

MTA NSW Online Shop - shop@mtansw

31 Jan 2020

As a reminder for our Members, our Online Shop is the quick and easy way to purchase your automotive stationery and signage requirements for your dealership, showroom or workshop. We would also welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions on the ‘Contact Us’ page to assist us to further improve our product range and the online shop experience.

MTA NSW Welcomes Latest Business Partner

31 Jan 2020

MTA NSW would like to welcome our latest Business Partner – Hi-Tec Oils. Hi-Tec Oils is an Australian owned company with more than 200 years of total workforce experience in lubricants. They are one of Australia’s largest independent oil manufacturer’s, with warehouses in every state and territory of Australia managed by Hi-Tec Oils staff.