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Presidents Report:
As President it gives me great pleasure travelling around New South Wales meeting our members. In July I will be in Broken Hill for a Presidents breakfast, and I am looking forward to it immensely.
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Message from CEO:
Government Over the Top. The Federal Government decision to increase the Luxury Car Tax by 8% to 33% is beyond the pale. The Federal Opposition had the good sense to reject this legislation and have the whole issue referred to a Senate Committee for consideration.
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Latest News: |
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Camden Golf Day:
What a fantastic day for the 2008 MTA-Trading Post Masters Golf Day. Set on the picturesque course at Camden Lakeside. |
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2008 Motor Trades Golf Day - Lismore: The Social Day will include:
» Entry fee includes Morning Tea, Luncheon, Afternoon Snacks and Smorgaspord Dinner, over 100 Trophies to be won
- download flyer for more details..
when: Thursday August 14th 2008
where: Lismore Workers Golf Club |
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Commbank sets pace with online car loan approvals:
6 June 2008: The Commonwealth Bank today launched a new online car finance feature that speeds up the process of buying a car for business customers by giving a conditional decision within 10 minutes. |
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Businesses may be entitled to more fuel tax credits:
From 1 July this year many small businesses will be able to claim fuel tax credits for the first time, and many others will be able to claim additional fuel tax credits. The Tax Office is encouraging small business owners to find out if they can save money on their business fuel costs. |
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Economic Issues
Australian Inflation Outlook in 2008 & beyond:
Labour market: key battleground in tough inflation fight ahead - Commonwealth Research
• Labour markets and wages are now at the front and centre of the RBA’S inflation radar screen -
after an absence of 15 years or so. They will remain “on-screen” for the foreseeable future.
• Unemployment is at 33 year lows, and jobs growth remains robust despite a slowing economy.
• An accelerated migration program has helped ease both skilled and general labour shortages.
• Federal policy initiatives remain focused on lifting participation rates and boosting labour supply. |
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Business Profitability and Security – Protecting Your Assets:
Understanding why employees steal
Theft by employees can have a disastrous impact on business profitability and morale. Apart from the illegal behaviour and commercial costs associated with business theft, there is the soul destroying realisation that “someone” on staff can no longer be trusted. |
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Safety Alert - All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs):
There have been a number of recent incidents where people have been killed or seriousely injured while operating ATVs, often referred to as Quad Bikes, are used extensively on farms for a range of tasks. However the relatively high combined centre of gravity and traversing over a variety of terrain increases risk.. |
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Employment Relations:
Government Reviews Employment Relations
The world of employment relations is being dismantled, rebuilt and highly tuned. Presently the federal government has orchestrated a number of reviews in order to streamline and build efficiencies.
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Training Department:
LPG & Air Conditioning Training
MTA NSW aims to be responsive to the needs of members when it comes to the training that we offer. As such MTA NSW delivers the following courses that have direct relationships to licensing;
• LPG
• Air Conditioning |
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Divisional Matters: Greg Preston:
Body Repair Division
- Industry Update
The Motor Vehicle Repair Industry in its ongoing struggle to maintain quality repairs at competitive prices, faces yet another burden
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Dealer Relations: David J Smith
In its budget the Federal Government included a proposal to increase the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) rate to 33%, up from 25%. This bill was refered to a Senate committee which means that the situation is now becoming unclear and incertain in regards to dealers collection of this tax. Please find attached information received from AADA which includes advice from the ATO. |
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Divisional Matters: Nick Brill:
Thanks to all members who took the time to fill out the hourly rate survey for 2008. This is an average of the hourly rate being charged in your area and in you field of work. This is a guide only. |
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Around the Traps:
» Welcome to New Members.
» Business Advise Service Available to Members: MTA has negotiated an arrangement with a business advisory service. Free 2 HR Business Analysis
- No Obligation
» Business Brokerage – GNI Business Services: MTA has formed a relationship with GNI Business Services to assist those members who wish to sell their business.
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Environmental News:
New Regulations for Underground Petroleum Storage Systems
They are out of sight so they can also easily be out of mind, but Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) have a huge capacity to pollute.
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Safety First:
Automotive Industry Safety Guide 2008 updated and released.
The Automotive Industry Guide to Workplace Safety has been released for 2008 to help automotive repairers across Australia reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the industry. » read more |
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MTAA Apprenticeships Plus:
»Are you just about to put an apprentice on in your workshop, or are you looking for an apprentice?
MTA Apprenticeships Plus can find the right apprentice for your workshop.
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| Concept Cars: A concept car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced. |
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| Sports Cars: A sports car is designed for performance driving. Most sports cars are rear-wheel drive, have two seats, two doors, and are designed for more precise handling, acceleration, and aesthetics then passenger cars. |
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Passenger Cars: There were 590 million passenger cars worldwide (roughly one car for every eleven people) as of 2002
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Motorcycles: A single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle powered by an engine. Styles of motorcycles vary depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions. |
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Industrial News: Please login in to the members area of the mta website.login details can be seen on the top left of your membership renewal payment advice form beneath our MTA logo, or on your Membership Certificate.
www.mtansw.com.au
Username - first seven letters of your Trading Name including any spaces or commas as a character i.e. M & T MOTORS entered as
M & T M (7 characters including spaces)
Password - is your MTA seven digit membership number as it appears on your membership renewal subscription form or certificate including commas.
i.e. 8,000,001 |
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