Research and Development Tax Incentive Consultation Paper. On 18th September 2009, the Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan MP and Minister for Innovation, Senator the Hon Kim Carr, released the Research and Development Tax Incentive Consultation Paper, and urged business and stakeholders to make their voices heard on reforms to the scheme.
Operations: Greg Patten
Members Utility Survey. Many members have asked the association to investigate group deals for a number of the essential business utilities. To organise these deals MTA needs your usage figures for the last 3 months average bills. Please help MTA by completing the attached form below and returning it to Greg Patten by e-mail or fax
Latest News
Legislation Strengthens Future of Automotive Industry $3.4 billion Automotive Transformation Scheme
Key component of $6.2 billion New Car Plan passes The Rudd Government today welcomed the passage through Parliament of a key component of its $6.2 billion New Car Plan for a Greener Future – the Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009.
MTA Raceday Randwick
MTA Events offered Members a unique race-day dining experience with commanding views of Royal Randwick's famous home straight.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: fascination and high tech: The new 'Gullwing' from Mercedes-Benz
The new Mercedes-Benz SLSAMG, embodies a blend of consummate automotive fascination and high tech. The super sports car delivers a compelling mix of purist styling, consistent lightweight design and superior driving dynamics.
Spotlight ON SAFETY
Nothing compares to losing a valuable staff member through injury or illness, especially if you are a small business. The time lost when staff are off work can be costly.
Dealing with the economic downturn & preparing your business for recovery.
It is fair to say that times have been about as tough as they get for Australian businesses. But take heart, general consensus is that the worst may be over. So is now one of the best times ever to take advantage of improving conditions.
Combine your funds and save money!
Do you have more than one super fund? You may not have given it much thought, but if you have changed jobs a few times and have multiple super funds the fees can really add up.
The Benefits of using MTA Plus
MTA Plus are a NOT FOR PROFIT company that employs highly skilled, qualified and professional staff to ensure the relationship between the employer and the apprentice is successful and rewarding.
Message of Congratulations from Premier Nathan ReesCentenary of The Motor Traders’ Association Of NSW
'On behalf of the Government and people of New South Wales, I warmly congratulate the members of the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW on the centenary of your important organisation..'
PCS Management Consulting
Private Client Services (PCS) is an expert team within PricewaterhouseCoopers that specifically focuses on the small to middle market. PCS offers a specialist management consulting capability that enhances operational performance, can maximise business value and provides leadership with a long term focus.
Phone Lines Now Open For Free Small Business Support
A free service offering small business advice and support over the phone was officially launched by Small Business Minister Dr Craig Emerson.
Member Profile – Highlands Pit Lane Automotive Workshop, Southern Highlands
Highlands Pit Lane is a state of the art automotive workshop located in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Michael Farquhar & Graham Meredith are the original business owners. Along with their wives, Melanie & Melissa, they all live locally & enjoy all the opportunities offered within the Southern Highlands.
Don’t miss out on your chance to save!
Checkout our new LPG sign.
Contact Sarah in the MTA Stationery Department to make purchase or hear about the wide range of motor industry related products we have available!
Fine sends strong message to dodgy car dealers
A Revesby man has been ordered by Bankstown Local Court to pay $10,418 after he was found guilty of tampering with motor vehicle odometers.
International Engine of the Year Awards 2009: Outright Win for Volkswagen TSI Engine Technology
Volkswagen’s 1.4 litre TSI engine has achieved the greatest success in the 11-year history of the competition. In addition to winning the overall award of International Engine of the Year 2009 it was also voted as Best Green Engine 2009 as well as Best Engine in the 1.0- to 1.4-litre category.
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.
Issue: Engine overheating in traffic. Especially in city driving.
MAKE: TOYOTA
MODEL: COROLLA
YEAR: 02-1998
ENGINE: 4A-FE 4 cylinder
Welcome to Better Business Tip #14 brought to you by The Business Doctor
Organise Parts, One of the simplest ways to maximise your workshop is to plan your working day a week in advance.Get yourself a diary that has a week to an opening and look for the customer gaps.
Association News
Employment Relations: Greg Hatton
Employment Law Changes. MTA is conducting briefings for members at various locations across New South Wales. New laws on unfair dismissal, transfer of business and workplace agreements came into effect for corporations from 1 July, 2009. New National Employment Standards and the new modern award for the vehicle industry will commence from 1 January 2010.
Dealer Relations: David J Smith
Authorised Inspection Scheme- a brief overview. The Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) in NSW has operated since the 1930’s and commenced due to concerns regarding the safety of motor vehicles.
Divisional Matters: Greg Preston
Australian Body Repair Industry in “Crisis”. Creditability Versus Responsibility. General Insurance “Voluntary” Code of Practice.
Environmental News: Sophie Luttrell
Local Council Inspections. It may have never happened to you or you could have been visited by your Local Council too many times to count - regardless, your Local Council has the authority to inspect your business at any time to ensure that it is complying with the legal requirements.
Divisional Matters: Ian Rolfe
Sydney Airport new Public Pick-up Area for private vehicles in the domestic precinct. Private vehicle traffic will be substantially reduced in the Domestic precinct “loop” between T2 and T3. This will benefit commercial operators that frequent the airport including taxis, Hire Cars, limousines, shuttles, buses and coaches.
Divisional Matters: Nick Brill
Mechanical workshops should aim for Green Stamp Accreditation. Over the past year I have been working closely with the MTA’s Green Stamp program regarding the environmental issues that all mechanical workshops in NSW face. I have visited several businesses across NSW who have wanted the MTA to visit and help with any environmental issues.
Safety First: John Hutchings
Slips, Trips & Falls. Workshop slips, trips and falls are common in motor trade workshops and affect workers as well as customers and visitors to the workshop. Injury statistics show these are often due to..
Theft Watch
PLC theft down over 10 per cent in 2008/09. The 2008/09 financial year has seen passenger/light commercial vehicle (PLC) thefts fall by an outstanding 10.5 per cent from the previous 12 months – the largest annual percentage decrease since 2005.
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.
Eco-Efficiency program MTA NSW is running this environmental awareness program in NSW and the ACT for the benefit of members.» read more
Pro-Visual Publishing Pro-Visual Publishing produce and distribute Information Resource Charts for various industry bodies throughout Australia and internationally.» read more
Motor Websites Motorwebsites is a web design business that specializes in creating & implementing small to medium sized websites for all types of businesses and purposes though we mostly specialize in the automotive trade and are based in Sydney.» read more
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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.
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