Media Releases

MTA NSW is aware of ongoing industry uncertainty regarding recent updates to the Business Rules for Authorised Proprietors and Authorised Examiners, particularly in relation to Appendix 1A(2): Portable Brake Testing Decelerometer and the requirement for speed display on brake meter print-outs.

The Motor Traders' Association of NSW (MTA NSW) congratulates the Labor Party on their success in the 2025 Federal Election and looks forward to working collaboratively with the incoming government to strengthen Australia’s vital automotive sector.

The new Act will improve the provision for online sales of vehicles, and run until 30 May 2025

Years of advocacy work from MTA NSW, MTAA, VACC and other state MTAs pay off with the industry securing critical protections against unfair practices.

We are spearheading efforts to transform industry perception, pushing the traditional image of the sector into the rear-view mirror, and embracing the term 'automotive technician' as a more accurate representation of the dynamic, technology-driven sector.

The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government to offer discounted loans for electric vehicles (EVs).

Thanks to the strong and consistent advocacy work done by MTA NSW, Training Services NSW announced on Friday 13th December, that Electric Vehicle apprenticeship qualifications will now be available.

The Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct (The Code) is set for a significant update, with the draft expected to be released in early 2025. The updated Code aims to improve collaboration between the insurance and repair sectors while addressing key industry concerns.

We've completed the refurbishment of the My Trade Start facility in Auburn, NSW, which includes workshops designed to mirror real-world automotive workplaces and a dedicated EV training facility.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a penalty to Honda Australia for breaching the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS).