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Whilst these restrictions limit the movement of people, Members should note that their businesses can remain open during this time. Additionally, where an employee cannot reasonably work from home, they are still permitted and required to attend the workplace.

MTA NSW remains ready to support your business and your customers – particularly during the current stay at home provisions in place across Greater Sydney.

Over the last week there have been a number of Public Health Orders (PHO) issued by the New South Wales Government as a consequence of the COVID 19 outbreak. These PHO’s have covered everything from QR Codes and face masks, to stay at home limitations.

Members will be aware that the New South Wales premier today announced a raft of new restrictions imposed for the period from 11.59pm 25th June, 2021 until 11.59pm on Friday 2nd July, 2021.

The lack of any automotive occupation on the Government's latest Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL) is a slap in the face to thousands of Australian automotive businesses struggling to meet demand and keep the nation moving and connected.

This exemption will allow motor dealers to join together as a group to collectively negotiate with a distributor, without the risk that the bargaining group will be engaging in anti-competitive conduct.

The ground-breaking legislation fulfils a government commitment for a mandatory scheme to compel car manufacturers to share technical service and repair information with all qualified Australian repairers. ​

The changes announced follow on from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ ‘Fairness in Franchising’ report and further enhances franchisee protections and put some franchisors on notice to improve engagement and conduct.

According to a major report into the nation's automotive industry, Australia's transition to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility faces threats from severe skill shortages, structural adjustment across 13 industry segments and a lack of cohesive national planning.

The Federal Government has announced a number of measures targeting small businesses, or of potential benefit to small businesses, in its 2021-22 Budget.