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November 2009
Message from CEO
MTA Intensifies Campaign on Written-Off Vehicles. MTA has been campaigning for the past two years to have all vehicles that are written-off by Insurance Companies being declared to be statutory write-offs - that is a vehicle that is written-off could not be put back on the road.
Employment Relations: Greg Hatton
Being An MTA Member...... Has its Benefits. Business Principals from time to time review their memberships of organisations, particularly as the focus of their business changes...
Totally Workwear Clothing Offer
Special Member Offer,Totally Workwear
Brookvale, are offering discounted clothing for Apprentices, Automotive Technicians and Corporate Staff.
Operations: Greg Patten
Better Deals for our Members + Governing Council Vacancies (closing date 10th December). Your Association is negotiating with a number of suppliers to the industry to arrange MTA member rates for 2010
Franchising and Unconscionable Conduct Amendments Announced
Members may be aware the Government will be seeking amendments to the trade practices act 1974 to provide greater protection for small businesses against anti-competative behaviour.
Dealer Relations: David J Smith
Inherent risks when buying a motor car privately. Despite what is perceived in the market place about licensed dealers; buying from a dealer is the safest and best way for a consumer to buy a second hand motor vehicle.
Investing in communities through directly owned, unlisted property
As part of its innovative Two-Portfolio Strategy, MTAA Super has been investing in directly owned and unlisted property for well over a decade, and the Fund has a range of specialist property managers always looking out for the kind of direct investments that will offer long-term gain for members.
Motor Traders’ Association of NSW Conference - Launceston, Tasmania 11th – 14th March 2010
Golf at Barnbougle Dunes - the highlight of the conference. Barnbougle is a links golf course unlike anything ever seen in Australia. You play between, over, and across towering dunes, where breathtaking views and thrilling golf provides a dramatic setting that is equal to the best links courses in the world...
$3,350 Apprentice Kickstart Bonus for Employers
Apprentice Kickstart Bonus - Questions and Answers. The Australian Government will provide a $3,350 Apprentice Kickstart Bonus to employers who take on an apprentice in a traditional trade Australian Apprenticeship on the National Skills Needs List.
Environmental News: Sophie Luttrell
Subsidised Energy Assessments for Small Businesses. The NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) is running a program called “Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses” with the aim of assisting businesses to recognise where power usage can be reduced and providing the tools to do so. In addition, if the retrofitting costs a certain amount a rebate may apply.
Briefing Note: Predatory Conduct - In Particular Predatory Pricing.
What is predatory pricing? Predatory pricing occurs when a company sets its prices at a sufficiently low level with the purpose of damaging or forcing a competitor to withdraw from the market.
Divisional Matters: Nick Brill
VASA NEWS RELEASE ON FLAMMABLES Vehicle repair industry aims to keep explosive gas out of aircon systems. Government authorities in Australia are stepping up campaigns to warn the automotive trade and the motoring public of the potential dangers of allowing highly flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant to be used in vehicle and farm machinery air conditioning systems.
Update on immigration matters.
changes to some of the permanent visas including those for the General Skilled Migration program
Divisional Matters: Greg Preston
MTA NSW Industry Update. The NSW Motor Traders Association has been busy in the background working on a host of projects to assist the collision repair industry.
Expanding Auto Exports To Asia
Trade Minister Simon Crean recently launched a new initiative designed to consolidate and expand Australian auto exports to Asia.
MTA Apprenticeships Plus
Apprentice- ships
for the
New Year.
In our continuing effort to support the Automotive Industry MTA Apprenticeships Plus in conjunction with the Australian Federal Government are running a series of Pre Apprenticeship courses for young people interested in joining the automotive trades.
ATO Small business benchmarks
Benchmarks provide a snapshot of how businesses in an industry are performing, on average, by providing a measure of various business costs in relation to turnover.
Investor Signposts: Week Beginning November 22 2009
During the week, results of the latest motor vehicle census were released. But somewhat surprisingly, especially given then that cars are the second biggest purchase in many people’s lives, the data attracted little attention...
ACCC News Release - Truck Cartels
On 4th November 2009 the Australian Competition and consumer Commission (ACCC) released a statement in relation to truck cartels...the court ordered more than $1 million in penalties for breaching the Trade Practices ACT 1974.
Safety First: John Hutchings
Hoist Safety Often considered the single most dangerous piece of machinery found in an automotive workshop is the vehicle hoist. These are used to elevate vehicles so repairs can be made by people working underneath the vehicle.
Looking for something to do for your Christmas Night out?
Why not come along to Bankstown paceway?? We are offering MTA Members a discounted rate of $40 per person for MTA members and their guests.
Important Stationery News!
Safety Workplace Signage. MTA has recently received a number of calls from members who have had visits from safety signage salesmen in the past few months. we are happy to announce a new product line at special Member only rates.
Income Tax Capital Allowances:
Tax break - use of an asset merely for the purposes of reasonable testing or trialling. Members may be aware of a level of ambiguity existing in the market in relation to demonstrator vehicles and their interpretation as such by the the ATO for the purpose of eligibility for the Capital Allowances Tax Break measure.
Theft Watch
50,500 thefts set new record low. A seventh consecutive quarterly reduction and another 10 per cent fall from the previous 12 months has brought the nation’s passenger/light commercial (PLC) vehicle thefts to just over 50,500.
Annual Charity Golf Day
A big thankyou to all that attended the Harrigan Ford Annual Charity Golf Day to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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.
Small Business Assistance Program: tax update ISSUE 5 – week ending 20 November 2009
Practical help to manage your Small Business. The ATO’s Small Business Assistance Program provides free, practical help which is aimed at keeping businesses on track.
2010 Membership Subscription Renewal
Please keep an eye out for your MTA Membership Subscription notice for 2010. If you would like more information about payment options call your District Manager (see bottom of subscription notice for contact details) or call MTA on 02 9213 4222. You are reminded your subscription fee is Tax Deductable.
Boyces Auto Data
The MTA (NSW) and Boyce’s Automotive Data have teamed up to bring you a free monthly technical article - exclusive to the MTA E-Journal.
Welcome to Better Business Tip #16 brought to you by The Business Doctor
Summer-ise and Winter-ise Vehicles. In looking at ways to service your clients better, there is always the way of sending your customers a reminder that aligns the reminder with the four seasons.
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.
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.
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.
MTA Pre Purchase Inspection All MTA Pre-Purchase Inspections are carried out by MTA member businesses that satisfy our very stringent criteria.» read more
Pro-Visual Publishing Pro-Visual Publishing produce and distribute Information Resource Charts for various industry bodies throughout Australia and internationally.» read more
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
Every business in the Motor
Industry Benefits from Membership
The MTA provides its members with a large variety of benefits that can reduce business expenses as well as assisting businesses in operating more profitably.
The benefits of membership are many and varied and membership fees are 100% tax deductible. www.mtansw.com.au
Special Member Offer,Totally Workwear 
Better Deals for our Members + Governing Council Vacancies (closing date 10th December). Your Association is negotiating with a number of suppliers to the industry to arrange MTA member rates for 2010
Members may be aware the Government will be seeking amendments to the trade practices act 1974 to provide greater protection for small businesses against anti-competative behaviour.
Inherent risks when buying a motor car privately. Despite what is perceived in the market place about licensed dealers; buying from a dealer is the safest and best way for a consumer to buy a second hand motor vehicle. 
As part of its innovative Two-Portfolio Strategy, MTAA Super has been investing in directly owned and unlisted property for well over a decade, and the Fund has a range of specialist property managers always looking out for the kind of direct investments that will offer long-term gain for members. 
Golf at Barnbougle Dunes - the highlight of the conference. Barnbougle is a links golf course unlike anything ever seen in Australia. You play between, over, and across towering dunes, where breathtaking views and thrilling golf provides a dramatic setting that is equal to the best links courses in the world...
Apprentice Kickstart Bonus - Questions and Answers. The Australian Government will provide a $3,350 Apprentice Kickstart Bonus to employers who take on an apprentice in a traditional trade Australian Apprenticeship on the National Skills Needs List. 
Subsidised Energy Assessments for Small Businesses. The NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) is running a program called “Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses” with the aim of assisting businesses to recognise where power usage can be reduced and providing the tools to do so. In addition, if the retrofitting costs a certain amount a rebate may apply.
What is predatory pricing? Predatory pricing occurs when a company sets its prices at a sufficiently low level with the purpose of damaging or forcing a competitor to withdraw from the market.
VASA NEWS RELEASE ON FLAMMABLES Vehicle repair industry aims to keep explosive gas out of aircon systems. Government authorities in Australia are stepping up campaigns to warn the automotive trade and the motoring public of the potential dangers of allowing highly flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant to be used in vehicle and farm machinery air conditioning systems. 
changes to some of the permanent visas including those for the General Skilled Migration program
MTA NSW Industry Update. The NSW Motor Traders Association has been busy in the background working on a host of projects to assist the collision repair industry.
Trade Minister Simon Crean recently launched a new initiative designed to consolidate and expand Australian auto exports to Asia. 
Apprentice- ships
Benchmarks provide a snapshot of how businesses in an industry are performing, on average, by providing a measure of various business costs in relation to turnover. 
During the week, results of the latest motor vehicle census were released. But somewhat surprisingly, especially given then that cars are the second biggest purchase in many people’s lives, the data attracted little attention... 
On 4th November 2009 the Australian Competition and consumer Commission (ACCC) released a statement in relation to truck cartels...the court ordered more than $1 million in penalties for breaching the Trade Practices ACT 1974.
Hoist Safety Often considered the single most dangerous piece of machinery found in an automotive workshop is the vehicle hoist. These are used to elevate vehicles so repairs can be made by people working underneath the vehicle.
Why not come along to Bankstown paceway?? We are offering MTA Members a discounted rate of $40 per person for MTA members and their guests.
Safety Workplace Signage. MTA has recently received a number of calls from members who have had visits from safety signage salesmen in the past few months. we are happy to announce a new product line at special Member only rates.
Tax break - use of an asset merely for the purposes of reasonable testing or trialling. Members may be aware of a level of ambiguity existing in the market in relation to demonstrator vehicles and their interpretation as such by the the ATO for the purpose of eligibility for the Capital Allowances Tax Break measure.
50,500 thefts set new record low. A seventh consecutive quarterly reduction and another 10 per cent fall from the previous 12 months has brought the nation’s passenger/light commercial (PLC) vehicle thefts to just over 50,500. 
A big thankyou to all that attended the Harrigan Ford Annual Charity Golf Day to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 
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. 
Practical help to manage your Small Business. The ATO’s Small Business Assistance Program provides free, practical help which is aimed at keeping businesses on track. 
Please keep an eye out for your MTA Membership Subscription notice for 2010. If you would like more information about payment options call your District Manager (see bottom of subscription notice for contact details) or call MTA on 02 9213 4222. You are reminded your subscription fee is Tax Deductable.
