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June 2009 |
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Message from CEO |
| Up To 10 Years Jail For Serious Cartel Conduct. Individuals who partake in serious cartel conduct now face jail terms of up to 10 years under a Bill recently passed by the Senate. |
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Operations: Greg Patten |
Welcome to New Members.
Dealing with Business Scams.
Latest Stationery Specials. |
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MTA Regional Raceday Invitation - Coffs Gold Cup |
MTA Regional Raceday Invitation
When: Thursday 6th August 2009
MTA would like to invite you to spend a terrific day of horse racing, located at Coffs Harbour Racing Club. Experience the fun and
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| excitement with your very own private trackside lounge, air conditioned with a fully equipped bar, amenities and a courtyard alongside the winning straight. |
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Experiencing Difficult Times |
If you or someone you know is feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or suicidal, there is a website where you can access immediate help. It’s a joint initiative between MTAA Super and Lifeline Australia called readthesigns. |
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MTA Raceday Randwick - Saturday 22nd August |
when: Saturday 22nd August
where: Royal Randwick Race Course
phone: 02 9213 4203
MTA Events offers Members a unique race-day dining experience with commanding views of Royal Randwick's famous home straight. |
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Over 5,000 fewer thefts to kick off 2009 |
Thefts down as scrap metal prices plummet - A strong start to the year has brought about the largest theft reduction for the rolling 12 month period since March 2005. |
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MTA Kart Day - Great Success |
The annual MTA Kart day was a great success. Held on Sunday 21st June, 2009 and attended by over 150 guests. |
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Green Car Innovation Fund (GCIF) |
The Green Car Innovation Fund has been established to provide Australian car companies with the opportunity to receive funding to design and sell environmentally friendly cars. The fund will provide grants on a ratio of $1 for every $3 contributed by grant applicants over a 10 year period. |
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Changes to component price advertising |
If you provide a product or service, which uses component pricing, then you may need to check if the way you advertise meets the new component price advertising requirements.
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Changes to the Trade Practices Act 1988 (TPA), which came into effect on 25 May 2009, now require businesses to provide a single (total) price to consumers that is easily seen, in addition to any component pricing used. |
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Small Business and General Business Tax Break: Frequently Asked Questions |
Document prepared by the Treasury in which are listed some frequently asked questions. Those questions and answers canvass the operation of the amendments made to the Bill as a consequence of the Government’s Budget announcements. |
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| more information - courtesy ATO - click here |
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eco button |
What is the ecobutton? The ecobutton is a device that saves power when used by putting your computer into the lowest possible sleep mode which is much lower than normal sleep. |
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When you come back from your break all you need to do is press a key on your keyboard and the pc will resume back to the state it was when the ecobutton was pressed. |
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Copy of ACCC DRAFT Rental car guidance |
The car rental industry plays an important role in the Australian economy. It is a vital part of the travel and tourism sectors and impacts on wider areas of commerce. |
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Scooters: Thieves 'Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em'
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Over the last five years in Australia, motorcycle theft increased by 34%... of the top ten motorcycle brands that experienced an increase in theft from 2005 to 2008, more than half the models were scooters (57%). |
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REVS fees will increase from 1 July 2009 in line with the CPI. |
Notice placed on the REVS website under 'announcements' showing new and current (see attached) fees. The 'actual fees' will be on the website 1 July 2009. |
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Member Profile - Frank's Auto Parts |
Ross Nicastri lives in Australia, but he's well known in the American auto recycling community. He's a regular attendee at ARA, URG and IT functions, and this year Ross had a larger presence than ever. It's because of the "Recycler Swap," |
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| An innovative program which trades employees temporarily to gather and share ideas about how auto recyclers do business around the Globe. |
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Education the key to reduce compensation claims within the automotive mechanics industry |
With injury and poisoning claims accounting for over 80 percent of all compensation claims made by the automotive mechanics industry1, Pro-Visual Publishing has responded with a call for education through its Automotive Mechanics Guide to Workplace Safety 2009/10.
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Keen to measure your marketing ROI? |
In addition to sending you both email and phone leads, The Drive Network’s responsibility goes far beyond just leads. Drive can help you optimise your entire business online to ultimately help you sell more cars, manage online buyers and obtain maximum brand exposure. |
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TAT - The Automotive Technician |
The Automotive Technician is a unique magazine-website-training combination to help the technicians of Australia and New Zealand improve their view of the future through knowledge and training.
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Issue: Oil warning light intermittently flashing on while driving and especially while idling. |
MAKE: Mazda |
MODEL: 121 METRO |
YEAR: 02-2001 |
ENGINE: B3 4cyl 1300 |
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Issue: ECM light coming on. |
MAKE: VW |
MODEL: GOLF |
YEAR: 6-2000 |
ENGINE: 4 cylinder |
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Employment Relations: Greg Hatton |
| Award Modernisation. Award modernisation is the initiative used for taking the old “Workchoices” nationalisation of Australian Industrial Relations to its final stage. The previous Government using the Corporations power of the Australian Constitution introduced a new national system by bringing all corporations into the federal system – corporations that were not members of an organisation like the MTA were operating within the various State industrial relations systems. |
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Training Department: Danielle Andrews |
| Auto Careers.Have you ever wondered what your Association does to promote careers in the automotive industry? follow the link below to see what we do and have planned for the future. |
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Divisional Matters: Ian Rolfe |
Newsletter
1. Invitation to Participate
2. Guidelines for the Rental Vehicle Industry
Copy of ACCC DRAFT Rental car guidance. The ACCC has released a set of ‘DRAFT’ Rental Vehicle Industry guidelines. They have been released under the title of ‘Rental car industry guidance’ with a preamble encouraging discussion and comment.
see news link above |
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Divisional Matters: Greg Preston |
| The Need for Change “RTRM” Methodology. MTA NSW as always is the Industry representative body that leads the way in ensuring a sustainable future for the Motor Body Repair Industry on behalf of Our members with the assistance of a dedicated and hard working committee members, Past, Present, and Future. |
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Environmental News: Sophie Luttrell |
| Do you need an oil water separator? An oil water separator (“separator” or “pre-treatment equipment”) is a system designed to remove oil based pollutants from wastewater. It is pre-treatment equipment that allows wastewater to be discharged to the sewer. |
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Divisional Matters: Nick Brill |
Storage & Administration Charges
Uncollected goods can be a problem for any business. Not only do those goods take up space, but they also have to be taken care of whilst they are your responsibility. If goods have been left on your premises after repairs have been completed and the owner is neglecting to pick it up, then you may want to charge storage fees. |
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Divisional Matters: David J Smith |
| Vehicle History Check The NSW RTA recently introduced a vehicle history check. This check will provide certain information that the RTA has on vehicles when an enquiry is made. |
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MTAA Apprenticeships Plus |
Looking For An Apprentice?
MTA Apprenticeships Plus has over 50 new applicants ready to start an automotive apprenticeship. These candidates have been given basic training in Occupational Health & Safety and Automotive fundamentals. Applicants are drawn from all across Sydney. |
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Safety First: John Hutchings |
| The automotive industry requires the use of dangerous goods, e.g. petrol and gas, and numerous hazardous substances, e.g. acids, oils, diesel and solvents. Unless the proper precautions are taken, exposure to these substances can have adverse health effects ranging from poisoning, chemical burns and dermatitis to cancers, birth defects and diseases of certain organs such as the liver, lungs, kidneys and nervous system. |
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MTA Stationery |
The MTA Stationery/Printing Department has a full range of industry specific products to meet the needs of MTA Members at extremely competitive rates.
The MTA also offers customised printing services such as Business cards, Letterheads, 'With Compliments 'slips, Brochures etc.
Significant savings can be experienced by MTA through its tremendous buying power and thus passing on the savings to members.
Our aim is to provide a friendly, reliable and helpful customer service to all members.
For more information please contact the Stationery Department |
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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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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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