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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.

In the high-speed world of Formula 1, 16-year-old Joanne Ciconte is making history. As the youngest competitor on the 2025 F1 Academy grid, she’s proudly representing Australia with MP Motorsport — a team known for developing rising stars. Her journey, featured in the latest MTA Magazine by journalist Charlotte Jennings, is a powerful story of talent, grit, and ambition.

MTA NSW endorses Business NSW’s call for meaningful payroll tax reform and adds our members’ lived experience to the conversation.

Smart Commercial Solar has developed the Smart Battery Calculator. The free tool provides quick insights based on your latest energy bill - whether or not you already have solar.

The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) has secured an important advocacy outcome for the automotive industry, with NSW Fair Trading significantly reducing wait times for Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate (MVTC) applications.

The Motor Traders' Association of NSW (MTA NSW) is calling on the NSW Government to urgently set a clear timeline for Electric Vehicle (EV) safety reforms, after deferring essential licensing and training measures for further consultation.

MTA NSW continues to build its presence in Canberra, ensuring the voices of NSW and ACT automotive businesses are heard at the federal level.

The Motor Traders' Association of NSW (MTA NSW) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), effective immediately, after determining that MTAA’s proposed governance changes and strategic direction do not align with the specific needs of NSW and ACT automotive businesses.

The Executive Board, Advisory Council, Members and Staff of the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leslie “Les” Boaden, a respected former member of MTA NSW.

Transport for NSW has now confirmed in writing that all AIS providers using portable brake decelerometers will have an 18-month transition period, until July 2026, to comply with updated Business Rules requiring test speed to be printed on test readouts.