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MTA NSW has submitted a response to the Department of Customer Services’ proposed changes to create two new repair classes in NSW for Light Vehicle Electric mechanic and Heavy Vehicle Electric mechanic.

MTA NSW hosted their own regional competition in the lead up to the National World Skills Competition held next year in Melbourne. A selection of eight MTA NSW trained apprentices competed against each other in a series of paint and panel style challenges. Their skills were put to the test across disciplines ranging from spray painting to buffing and even design layout.

Automotive talents set to shine as MTA NSW apprentices take centre stage at World Skills regional competition. The top automotive apprentices will put their skills to the test for a shot at the national championships in Melbourne, 2023.

MTA NSW provided recommendations to the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) to support their National Electric Vehicle Strategy submission to government.

This position paper outlines the necessary areas that the industry sees as crucial to successfully transitioning the industry, including: jobs and skills, a structured roll out of zero and low emission vehicles, assisting small and medium businesses and an end of life strategy that protects our environment.

The automotive industry within Australia is facing a fundamental shift in how vehicles will be fueled, repaired and serviced into the future, with the transition to zero and low-emission vehicles accelerating.

In September 2022, the Motor Trade Association of Australia (MTAA) sent a delegation on a study tour to understand the changing landscape that zero and low-emission vehicles (ZLEVs) are likely to bring to the automotive industry in Australia. The delegation visited automotive industry associations, individual repair shops, dealerships, manufacturers and policymakers across Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

MTA NSW CEO, Stavros Yallouridis shared his thoughts and concerns about the proposed Federal Budget and what this will mean for the motor industry.

MTA's General Counsel and Head of ER, Stephen Jenkins warns that DIY auto upgrades can be dangerous and costly in the long run if performed without expert advice.

Collin Jennings, Head of Government Relations and Advocacy at MTA NSW spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about the skills shortages affecting the motor industry and businesses across Australia.