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MTA NSW Welcomes Both Federal and State Government Stimulus Packages

23 Mar 2020

The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing over 3,000 automotive businesses in NSW, has welcomed both the Federal Government and NSW Government recent stimulus measures, citing a number of benefits for its Members.

Good Hygiene Practices When Servicing Customers’ Vehicles

20 Mar 2020

There is evidence that the Caronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person. Some reports suggest the virus can last for several days on surfaces including plastics found in vehicles. Good Hygiene can prevent infection from coronavirus as well as the common flu.

NSW Government Announces $2.3 Billion Health Boost and Economic Stimulus

17 Mar 2020

As you may be aware, the NSW Government today a major $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package to protect the community and help protect jobs in response to the current Coronavirus situation. This package has two key components: $1.6 billion in tax cuts to support jobs and $700 million in extra health funding.

Newcastle Member Information Night Postponed

17 Mar 2020

We wish to advise Members that the Newcastle Member Information Night scheduled on Wednesday 18th March at 6.00pm at Rydges Newcastle has been postponed. This follows on from the recent Federal Government advice that non-essential meetings should be cancelled to limit potential exposure to the COVID – 19 (Coronavirus), and being mindful that the health of your staff and our Members is of the utmost importance.

Federal Government Economic Response to the Coronavirus

13 Mar 2020

As you would be aware, the Federal Government recently announced an economic stimulus package in response to the current Coronavirus situation. This assistance is designed to support businesses to manage cash flow and help businesses retain their employees and are specifically designed to support small and medium businesses. Small businesses will also receive a wage subsidy for apprentices and trainees to help retain a skilled workforce.

Statutory Review of Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013

27 Feb 2020

As you would be aware, MTA NSW has been lobbying and working with the NSW Government since mid-2018 to introduce improvements to our Industry. This was done through the Better Business Reforms package (BBR) and the announcement of the statutory review for the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013.

NSW Government Helping Rural Apprentices

26 Feb 2020

On Friday 21 February 2020, Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee joined Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey in Nambucca to announce a new initiative to help apprentices in bushfire and drought-affected areas.

Member Survey Results From Proposed Acquisition by Gumtree of Cox Media Solutions

25 Feb 2020

Please find the following results of the recent MTA NSW Member Survey regarding the proposed acquisition by Gumtree of Cox Media Solutions (CarsGuide and AutoTrader). These survey results were formally submitted on 14th February 2020 and the MTA NSW Submission is now available for viewing on the ACCC Public Register on behalf of our Members.

Member Information Night - Newcastle - Wednesday 18 March

20 Feb 2020

You are invited to attend the MTA NSW Newcastle Member Information Night being held Wednesday 18th March. All Members and staff are encouraged to attend and receive valuable industry information. Light finger food and refreshments will be provided.

Support for Bushfire Impacted Businesses

05 Feb 2020

MTA NSW remains hopeful that our Members and their families remain safe during this difficult period of the bushfire emergency, particularly in the Mid North Coast, New England, Hunter, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Snowy Mountain areas of NSW, where a natural disaster has been declared in certain Local Government Areas (LGA’s).