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MTA NSW wishes to highlight an important reminder from NSW Fair Trading regarding the Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate (MVTC), which is required to legally perform repair work on motor vehicles in NSW.

The first MTA NSW Business Forum for 2025 was held in Coffs Harbour on 22 October, bringing together local automotive business owners, managers, and industry professionals for an evening of insight, connection, and opportunity.

Pedestrian safety is set to improve under new government regulations requiring all new-model electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles sold in Australia to be fitted with Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS).

New figures from Jobs and Skills Australia confirm Australia’s automotive skills gap has deepened, with critical roles in shortage across every state and territory.

MTA NSW would like to thank all of our Members who completed our recent 2025 Member Survey and were entered into a chance to win 1 of 5 MTA NSW Online Shop orders valued at $500!

Please be advised that MTA NSW will be changing its mailing address to PO Box 1216, Burwood North NSW 2134, effective from 3 October 2025.

MTA NSW continues to represent the interests of its members in ongoing discussions with the NSW Government on the Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation.

The NSW Government’s new tobacco licensing scheme officially commenced on 1 July 2025, introducing important requirements for all businesses selling tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products across the state.

The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW Group) has announced a new partnership with Women in Automotive (WinA), becoming the first Motor Trades Association to back WinA since it became an independent organisation.

We are thrilled to share that Mathew Hoban, one of our outstanding trainers, has been recognised as Runner-Up in the ACT VET Trainer of the Year Award at the prestigious ACT Training Awards held on Thursday, 11 September 2025.