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The NSW Government has handed down its 2026–27 State Budget, with a clear focus on cost-of-living relief measures for households and modest support for businesses, but limited direct benefits for the automotive industry.

This year, 1 July 2026 is a particularly important date for automotive businesses. From wage increases and superannuation changes to SMS registration requirements and Transport for NSW updates, there are several things businesses should check now to avoid issues later.

New changes are being introduced across Australia to combat the ever-growing nuisance of Spam Calls. Changes are being implemented across all Telecommunication providers and SMS message providers in Australia, requiring that text messages be appropriately labelled by Telco providers.

A common reality for Repairers and Dealers in the Motor Industry is the occasional need to outsource. Whether it’s for a replacement part, a specific component, or a specialist job outside of your general wheelhouse, it is not always possible to solve a vehicle problem on your own.

Recent regulatory actions within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector highlight why employers should take an additional step and verify qualifications through the Unique Student Identifier (USI) system.

We are delighted to welcome Glenn O’Donnell to the Executive Board of MTA NSW. Glenn O'Donnell is one of Australia’s most respected leaders in the collision repair industry, bringing decades of experience in bodyshop operations, industry advocacy, and workforce development.

From 1 July 2026, the way employers pay super is changing. Under the new Payday Super rules, employers will need to pay employee super at the same time they pay wages, rather than leaving it as a quarterly payment.

NSW employers with a workers compensation policy through iCare NSW are being reminded of the importance of declaring actual wages each year to ensure premiums are calculated correctly.

The 2026-27 Federal Budget has now been handed down, and MTA Group has reviewed the announcements most relevant to automotive businesses.

MTA NSW Group welcomes the Federal Government’s phased approach to the Electric Car Discount and extended FBT exemption, while calling for greater support for small automotive businesses managing the cost of the EV transition.