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We are proud to announce a successful collaboration with Training Services NSW (TSNSW) that provided valuable training opportunities for young people in custody at the Cobham Youth Justice Centre.

To kick off our MTA Connect series, we chose Newcastle. One of our association’s key regions, we saw this as an opportunity to address some of the most pressing matters in the automotive industry.

Today, the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Bill 2024 has passed through the Parliament, signalling a pivotal moment in the Governments’ shift towards sustainability and significant changes for the automotive industry.

Tonight, the Federal Government has handed down a budget with a range of measures that has some positive implications for the automotive industry.

The Australian Government has now responded to the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct led by Dr. Michael Schaper, endorsing all 23 recommendations.

The Australian Government has announced changes to the $10,000 green apprentice scheme to attract more apprentices to the automotive industry and prepare them for the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road.

​We are pleased to announce that we have secured partial government funding for a range of Certificate II and III courses.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of a new campaign, "Learn An Auto Trade In The Real World," designed to showcase our unique on-site training programs and inspire the next generation.

MTA NSW is urging the state government to help close the skills gap by funding automotive training opportunities and developing pathways for workers to transition into the automotive industry. The industry body is also calling for increased access to electric vehicle (EV) training for small and medium-sized businesses, and the removal of stamp duty on EVs to help the state reach its EV target.

MTA NSW is pleased to announce that our first Connect event for 2024 will be held in Newcastle. Members in the Newcastle region are invited to this exclusive event on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at the Newcastle Museum (McIntire Room).