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Issues with PPSR searches and product recalls

MTA NSW has recently been informed of some concerns raised by Motor Dealers including some other states about the Outstanding Recall feature that was extended on PPSR search other than the original Takata Air Bag recall. Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) informed that participating Motor Dealers (MD) enrolled and using the PPSR were notified in mid-January 2023 that additionally when conducting a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) search on the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR). That the additional feature would allow for a person who conducted a PPSR search to also be informed if that vehicle has an outstanding manufacturers recall.
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Inquiry into electric vehicle (EV) Adoption in the ACT

MTA NSW's Head of Government Relations and Advocacy attended a committee hearing in Canberra to discuss the adoption of electric vehicles in the ACT and highlighted the need for affordable electric vehicles and a trained automotive workforce to meet the Territory's ambitious targets. The MTA NSW representative also met with several Ministers to discuss upskilling the ACT automotive workforce.
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Federal Government takes positive steps to reduce automotive skills shortage but regulatory red tape holds NSW back

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has successfully collaborated with the Federal Minister for Skills and Training, The Hon. Brendan O’Connor, to simplify the skills assessment process for migrants seeking to work or move to Australia. In a series of meetings, MTAA representatives discussed with the minister and his advisors about the automotive industry's significant skills shortage and the impact on member businesses.
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NSW Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister addresses Governing Council

Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Jihad Dib, spoke to the Governing Council on Friday about the critical role of the automotive sector in the transition to electric vehicles.
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Tim Crakanthorp Tours MTA NSW Training Facilities

On 7th February, 2023 the Shadow Minister for Skills, Tim Crakanthorp, visited the MTA NSW headquarters to learn about our apprenticeship training programs and discuss the importance of electric vehicle safety training. The recently established EV safety training program has been put in place to educate the industry as it makes it shift towards EVs.
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MTA NSW renews 2 year partnership with icare

The Motor Traders'​ Association of NSW is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with icare NSW, to improve workplace safety and support the industry as it rapidly evolves. Through this two-year partnership, Motor Trades Care will be able to provide expert support and training to assist our Members in work health and safety, return to work, and safely transitioning towards electric vehicles in the coming years.
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How the NSW planning system can help the transition to zero and low emissions vehicles

Collin Jennings, Head of Government Relations and Advocacy recently met with Mr Paul Scully MP, Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces to discuss the rollout of EVs and cutting red tape for automotive businesses in the planning space in NSW.
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MTA NSW submission on proposed EV repair classes

MTA NSW has submitted a response to the Department of Customer Services’ proposed changes to create two new repair classes in NSW for Light Vehicle Electric mechanic and Heavy Vehicle Electric mechanic.
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MTA NSW Regional Finalists - Paint and Panel

MTA NSW hosted their own regional competition in the lead up to the National World Skills Competition held next year in Melbourne. A selection of eight MTA NSW trained apprentices competed against each other in a series of paint and panel style challenges. Their skills were put to the test across disciplines ranging from spray painting to buffing and even design layout.
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MTA NSW enter the World Skills Competition

Automotive talents set to shine as MTA NSW apprentices take centre stage at World Skills regional competition. The top automotive apprentices will put their skills to the test for a shot at the national championships in Melbourne, 2023.
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AHVRA

The Australian Heavy Vehicle Repairers Association (AHVRA) represents the heavy vehicle accident repair industry at a national level.

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ERIS

Created by MTA NSW, the Employment Relations Information System (ERIS) is a web based interactive employment relations system.

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MTC

Motor Trades Cares (MTC) provides access to free industry WHS and worker’s insurance information and topical publications, webinars, management system resources, including policies, procedures and supporting checklist and forms.

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Green Stamp

Green Stamp is an environmental program that aims to help businesses achieve environmental compliance.

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MTA Training

MTA Training delivers innovative and flexible, industry focused training and prides itself on producing quality outcomes.

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