A publication of the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW Issue 01 August/September 2018
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Contents Message from the CEO
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Updates Save the Date: Recognition Dinner
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Driving Transformation
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Stamp of Achievement
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Same Old Story
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Vehicle Recalls: Takata Airbags
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MTA NSW Gets the Good Oil on Ethanol-Blended Fuel
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Is Your Automotive Business Environmentally Compliant?
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IR Update
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Features MTA NSW The voice of the motor industry into the future
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Automotive Industry Rationalisation of Technology
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Petrol Theft to be Targeted by High-Tech Cameras
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Training is a Good Investment
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NSW Government invests $285 million into Apprenticeships
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Automated Vehicles: Where are we Now?
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Five car collections worth a visit
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Business Partners Index
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Official publication of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales Level 1, 214 Parramatta Road, Burwood, NSW 2134 P: 02 9016 9000 ABN 63 000 008 088 PRESIDENT D. (David) Keats HONORARY TREASURER A. (Adrian) Carlson METROPOLITAN VICE-PRESIDENTS R. (Ray) Beekman, B. (Brian) Cowan, G. (Graham) Moore, J. (John) Young COUNTRY VICE-PRESIDENTS M. (Mark) Beard, R. (Robert) Garland G. (Geoff) Lowe, L. (Lindsay) Vidler CEO Stavros Yallouridis
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MTA Journal is the official publication of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW). It is produced six times per year and published by ark:media. Founded in 1910, the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) is an employers Association dedicated to representing owners and business principals in the NSW automotive industry. MTA NSW is a founding member of the MTAA. The MTA Journal is produced to keep members informed of matters affecting the automotive industry. Opinions and/or statements in any editorial and/or advertisements are not necessarily those of the publisher and/or the MTA NSW. The publisher reserves the right to reject any material deemed unsuitable for publication. Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the copyright Act 1968, no part of MTA Journal may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, microcopying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permission from the MTA NSW or ark:media.
FOREWORD
Message from the CEO Stavros Yallouridis Chief Executive Officer Welcome to our ’new look’ official bi-monthly publication, MTA Journal, which reflects the continuation of our transformation journey into a contemporary Association supporting and benefiting Members.
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Our MTA Journal is a powerful communication channel for informing and promoting the automotive industry and will deliver a mixture of industry news, views and lifestyle information in a reader friendly format from ‘the voice of the motor industry’.
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As the relevant authorities provide more information, MTA NSW will communicate this to you. In the second half of 2018, we will be providing a suite of training programs from August to October which will include the Know Your Award courses. We will also be offering the following courses: Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations, Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment and the Prevention of Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination.
Within this issue, we explore the current environment for automated vehicles on Australian roads and how it is vitally important that our Members are kept up to date with the rapid introduction of technologies which will require repairing.
A reminder to ‘Save The Date’ of Saturday 1 December to join us at our Motor Traders’ Association of NSW Recognition Dinner as we celebrate the MTA NSW Apprentice of the Year Awards and recognise our longstanding Members from within the automotive industry. You are warmly invited to attend this entertaining evening which will be held at the magnificent Hyatt Regency Sydney.
In the next ten years the motor industry will experience more change than we have known in the past 50 years, and this is well demonstrated via the rationalisation and sharing of technologies amongst vehicle manufacturers. While the focus is strongly on electric vehicles, manufacturers are certainly researching the use of hydrogen fuel cells and other forms of vehicle propulsion.
The MTA NSW team is always eager to assist you with queries. Please do not hesitate to contact your respective MTA NSW Area or Divisional Manager with any questions in relation to the benefits and services offered.
As the automotive industry continues to come to grips with the Takata airbag recall, many of these affected vehicles are outside of the new dealer networks, which will require our Members within the body repair, second-hand dealerships and recycler sectors to check the vehicles you are in contact with to see if they need work done to make them safe for you and your customers.
This publication is a key element in the Association’s communications strategy for the industry and provides a readership that extends not only to our Members and your staff but also to your valued customers who ‘Deal with someone you can trust’. We hope you enjoy reading the MTA Journal and look forward to your feedback and continued support throughout 2018.
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MTA NSW
The voice of the motor industry into the future Since 1910, MTA NSW has travelled the roads of change alongside the automotive industry, helping our Members, the public and government to navigate countless twists and turns across the industry and motoring overall. We have given our Members a powerful, singular voice in working with government and industry bodies on legislation and other critical issues. And we’ve played a vital role for government bodies in conveying crucial information to Members. We have provided a unique, specialist reference source for Members requiring information on important industry standards and successful business practices.
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And we have also been a trusted training resource that keeps abreast of latest industry advances and brings this learning onsite for our Members’ convenience.
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We have done much to assist government, industry and the public through the radical developments in motoring over the last century. However in the next ten years, the automotive industry will experience more change than we have known in the past fifty. And MTA NSW’s services and support will be more essential than ever in this era where change is coming at startling speed. This era will be where we will move on from an industry that for a century has relied on stand-alone, mechanically controlled, combustion powered vehicles to vehicles which will soon be interconnected, electronically controlled and may be fuelled by many energy sources. Major automotive manufacturers have set deadlines to produce autonomous vehicles by as early as 2021, with legal restrictions to driverless cars now being challenged.
Even vehicle construction is being challenged, with the world’s first 3D printed car having been produced. Cars are being created that will connect with each other and the highways they travel, with 75% of global vehicle volume expected to be actively connected in less than three years. Radical change is already afoot, with modern vehicles incorporating numerous computerised systems operating across various digital networks, with multiple radars and hundreds of sophisticated sensors. Along with technological advances, many social changes such as urbanisation, the sharing economy and sustainability are changing the way people interact with vehicles - and reshaping the automotive industry. As we move swiftly toward this new business landscape, MTA NSW will continue to keep its finger on the pulse of change, to support our Members in turning the challenges ahead into opportunities. We will continue to provide valuable resources and a powerful voice for our many Members - protecting and promoting their interests through advocacy to government, media, the corporate sector and the community. However, just as times are changing, so is MTA NSW - to better serve our industry and the motoring public. We have a powerful vision to extend our services and capabilities, because now they are more crucial than ever. We are a central hub for information, guidance, direction and interaction between the automotive industry and government. We are independent industry specialists whose only focus is on the motor industry, its future, and how we can all best negotiate the road ahead… MTA NSW is here to ensure the future is bright for the next 100 years of the motor trades industry.
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Save the Date:
Recognition Dinner We are proud to announce our bi-annual Motor Traders’ Association of NSW Recognition Dinner to celebrate the MTA NSW Apprentice of the Year Awards and recognise our long-standing Members from within the automotive industry. You are warmly invited to attend this entertaining evening which will be held on Saturday, 1 December at the magnificent Hyatt Regency Sydney located adjacent to Darling Harbour in Sydney.
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Date: Saturday, 1 December 2018 Venue: Hyatt Regency Sydney Time: 6.00pm – 11.00pm Dress: Lounge Suit / Cocktail Dress Tickets: $150.00 per person (inc. GST) $1,100 per table of 8 guests (inc. GST) – SAVE $100
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Hosted by a well-known entertainer, we will announce the 2018 winners of the Apprentice of the Year Awards. The winners will be judged based on the outstanding completion of their training requirements by a selected industry panel. Long-term Members who have supported the Association over many years will be deservingly recognised on the night. The MTA NSW Guest Speakers will include the Hon. John Barilaro, MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, and Minister for Small Business. The Recognition Dinner will also host a fun charity ‘fund raising auction’ in support of Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets. The evening will provide an excellent opportunity for guests to enjoy live entertainment and socialise with Members, suppliers, industry stakeholders and the MTA NSW team. We hope you can join us on the night! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION P: 1300 MTA NSW E: events@mtansw.com.au W: mtansw.com.au
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There is no doubt that 2018 is providing the new team with diverse operational challenges, however many positives results are still being achieved, especially in the area of Members’ site visits of which we are averaging well over 600 per month. Thanks to our restructure and a stronger field force, we are confident that we will continue to achieve even better outcomes for our Members, across the divisional management portfolios. New membership has been strong thus far in 2018 and retention of long standing loyal members has been very positive. While we have seen some Members not renew their subscription, the reasons for this are associated with financial challenges, businesses consolidating or selling and Members hanging up the tool belt and retiring.
Driving Transformation The MTA NSW Membership Team continues to work hard through an ongoing transformational phase for the Association. While we continue to lobby with government at all levels both State and Federal, we continue to ensure our Members have access to timely and relevant industry information delivered through metropolitan and regional information nights; business site visits and a high level of Member support through specialist divisional management. Our ongoing success lies in the ability to identify and recruit industry experienced team members into the growing field force Area Managers, as well as recent changes in the divisional management portfolios, with one change being the appointment of Mark Jackson with 30 years dealer network experience which ensures greater value and support for that specific area of our Association.
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The second half of the year is all about our Members and how MTA NSW as an organisation can work closer with the 30 Divisions to better understand the immediate challenges they are experiencing and develop plans to better represent their future needs. For instance, we have started to do this in the Motorcycle Division where we conducted a successful round table meeting where representatives where invited to contribute their thoughts around the industry impacts. It was a very positive and educational event for all attendees, and we intend to do the same over the upcoming months for the other Divisions. It’s a very positive and exciting time for NSW MTA with more resources and time being invested into new solid foundations that will ensure that we proudly remain the ‘voice of the motor industry’ in the automotive industry for another 108 years. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact David Rodger, MTA NSW General Manager - Operations, via M: 0431 284 990 or E: david.rodger@mtansw.com.au
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MTA NSW Automotive Trainer, Daniel Chee, has been providing both training and mentoring services across NSW for over six years and has clocked up thousands of kilometres over the time. “Working for the MTA NSW Training Department since 2012, I have travelled across the State visiting, training and mentoring Apprentices performing a variety of industry based qualifications. Travelling an area boarded by Sydney, Hillston, Deniliquin and Cooma, I get to see many different parts of NSW and this has allowed me to enjoy a hobby of mine, which is photography, in areas I wouldn’t normally travel,” Daniel said. Early this year, Daniel was approached by Australia Post, who requested permission from him to use one of the images he had taken while travelling within the State. His photo was chosen to be used on an Australia Post stamp, as part of a series released in May, called “Silo Art” which featured four different locations within NSW and VIC. “The image was taken of the silo located in the small township called Weethalle,” Daniel said. “Having an image used on a stamp has given me a real sense of achievement.” While on a recent trip to Albury, the Vintage Car Club of Melbourne was in town for a week which provided Daniel with an opportunity to photograph a 1928 Packard, looking as good today as it was the day it was produced.
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The reason for using Job Cards is twofold - not only do you capture vital information from the customer such as their name, phone number, address and email, but you will also get it signed which then gives you the authority to carry on with the work needed. The second question I ask the Member is have they done a Personal Property Security Register (PPSR) search. This will let you know if there is finance owing on the vehicle. If the vehicle is financed, then a phone call to the finance company letting them know what it owes you and where it is will usually be all that is needed to remove the vehicle.
Same Old Story Phone call; Hi Gary, mate I need some help. I have a car that has been left here for over a year and I need to get rid of it, what do I do? I wish I had a dollar for every one of those phone calls. I have had a lot lately. So I go through the process with the MTA NSW Member and explain what needs to be done. The first question I ask the Member is if they have a signed Job Card. If the answer is yes, then that’s a positive start. I must say it is pleasing to see that more and more Members are using Job Cards of some description.
If the vehicle is unencumbered then you will have to go through the Uncollected Goods Act. procedure. How the vehicle will be disposed of depends on the value of the vehicle (not the repair + storage costs). In most cases, the value ranges from $500 - $5,000 and the vehicle will have to be disposed of through public auction (repair and all associated costs can be taken from the sale proceeds). This process will take six months as it works on the date that the letter was sent to inform the customer of your intention to dispose of the vehicle. The advantage of having a signed Job Card is that you shorten the whole process. 48 hours after notification of completion of work, you can charge storage fees and the Uncollected Goods process has commenced. If you don’t hear from the customer within that first 48 hours then you will need to send a letter (registered mail) to inform them of your intention to dispose of the vehicle. Following these steps will insure that the longest time that you will have an abandoned vehicle is six months. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION regarding Uncollected Goods, please contact Gary O’Sullivan, Divisional Manager, via M: 0423 582 183 or E: gary.osullivan@mtansw.com.au
Vehicle Recalls: Takata Airbags Vehicle recalls are a hot topic at the moment, and it is essential that the automotive industry is aware of how to find relevant information. This information could save you from trying to fix a customer’s issue which could be covered under a recall. More importantly, it is to make sure that you and your customer are safe.
done to make them safe for you and your customers. This recall is a massive task that is going to have many implications for the automotive industry. There will be more information about this recall in the coming months. Once information is released, MTA NSW will communicate this to membership.
This is the case with the Takata airbag recall, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer; the Hon. Michael Sukar has issued a compulsory recall for all vehicles with defective Takata airbags. This compulsory recall applies to approximately 1.3 million vehicles that have not been voluntarily recalled. Some vehicles will be recalled immediately, and others on a rolling basis, scheduled based on various factors including relative safety risk. This means that not all vehicles will be called in straight away.
To check for recalls, you can log on to the MTA NSW website then proceed to the “News and Events” tab and click on “ACCC Briefs Members on Takata Airbag Recall” section. Here you will find valuable links to the ACCC website for Vehicle Manufacturers Helpline details and a link to the full listing of current recalls relating to the Takata Airbag Recalls. Alternatively you can visit the Government website: www.productsafety.gov.au
As many of these affected vehicles are outside of the dealer’s networks, they will be asking you, the repairer, second-hand dealer and recycler to check the vehicles you are in contact with to see if they need work
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Recalls are part of the Australian product safety system which has product safety rules and standards. People often think that all products sold in Australia have to meet safety standards. This is not correct, bans and mandatory standards are only made when evidence indicates a risk of serious injury, illness or death is associated with a product. When suppliers become aware of defective or unsafe products, they can conduct a voluntary recall to remove the product from the marketplace. Under the Australian Consumer Law, a responsible Minister can also order a compulsory recall, if required.
please contact Brenton Daniel, MTA NSW Divisional Manager, via M: 0419 171 212 or E: brenton.daniel@mtansw.com.au
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MTA NSW Gets the Good Oil on EthanolBlended Fuel The Motor Traders’ Association has been ‘blown away’ by the impact of Australian-made ethanol on the motoring industry, national fuel security, local economies and hip-pockets of consumers, after visiting the world-class ethanol plant at Shoalhaven Starches in Nowra, NSW. The plant is family owned and operated by the Manildra Group. As one of this nation’s largest family companies, the 100 per cent Australian-owned Manildra Group directly employs more than 350 people at its operations in Nowra, plus thousands more indirectly. MTA NSW Chief Executive Officer, Stavros Yallouridis and General Manager Operations, David Rodger recently visited the South Coast regional town for a behind-the-scenes tour of Manildra Group’s ethanol production facility and its new seven-column ethanol (alcohol) distillery, set to become part of the largest facility of its kind in Australasia, when in full operation. With extensive experience working globally within the motor vehicle industry, Mr Yallouridis is aware of the benefits of a local fuel ethanol industry. “We were blown away by the scale of manufacturing and continual innovation at the facility, as well as the positive contribution ethanol could make to the wider motoring industry,” said Mr Yallouridis.
The fully integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility uses leftover wheat starches from flour milling to produce a range of ethanol grades – for transport fuels as well as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care and industrial applications worldwide. Ethanol with a natural octane of 108 is distributed to oil companies to blend with petrol to produce E10 and E85 fuel. Mr Rodger said that “with ethanol and vehicle engines having evolved significantly, most motor vehicle engines have been built to run on E10. And with vehicle manufacturers updating their technology and fuel systems, ethanol provides further opportunity to
improve performance, fuel economy and emissions. Over the past decade, the fleet has changed significantly with vehicle innovation and technology – and with arguably some of lowest-quality fuel in the world, Australia needs to embrace higher petrol standards. We know more than 64 countries have mandated ethanol in their petrol to increase their fuel quality, but also to boost jobs, secure their fuel supply and decarbonise transport sectors.” Manildra Group Ethanol Product Manager, Debbie Forster, looks forward to communicating with MTA NSW Members and the wider motoring industry on ethanolblended fuel.
Is Your Automotive Business Environmentally Compliant?
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Green Stamp is an environmental program run through the Motor Trade Associations for all businesses within the automotive industry to help achieve environmental compliance and beyond.
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The Program assists business owners by incorporating processes and practices that avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle and dispose of waste in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Green Stamp ensures your business: Comply with current legislative requirements • Correctly store liquid to prevent groundwater or stormwater contamination • Operate correct pre-treatment equipment for wastewater management • Manage spills to prevent groundwater or stormwater contamination • Manage air quality
Go above and beyond to reduce your environmental impact and save money: • Correctly dispose waste products to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill • Conserve energy and water • Get in contact with suppliers of environmental products and services • Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans. Communicate your environmental achievements with your customers • Apply for Green Stamp Environmental Accreditation • Display Environmental Policies TO ARRANGE A ASSESSMENT OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact your MTA NSW Area Manager or 02 9016 9000 or greenstamp@mtansw.com.au
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Automotive Industry Rationalisation of Technology The current automotive industry landscape continues to change as a number of manufacturers find it more and more competitive. With the ever-increasing cost and consumer demands for new technology, it looks like the industry is automatically rationalising technology and would seem more manufacturers are joining forces to share platforms and ideas to either develop or merge to survive. Some interesting concepts have been suggested, particularly in the race with Electrical Vehicles (EV). Hyundai has agreed to collaborate with Audi hoping to boost the energy segment that has lagged behind battery electric vehicles. It is reported that the South Korean manufacturer wants to increase the uptake of hydrogen cars, which are propelled by electricity-generated fuel cells. This segment has been held back in recent times with the lack of infrastructure and the push has been mainly via the likes of Tesla. The pair will be able to access each other’s technology inclusive of parts developed by Audi, which has been responsible for hydrogen fuel cell technology in its Volkswagen stable. Hyundai hopes to shift demand for vehicles in its current range such as the ix35 and to bring costs down and make this technology affordable and cars cheaper to produce.
GM and Honda have a partnership to jointly develop EVs with hydrogen fuel cells and are expected to be in production by 2020. BMW is also working with Toyota in this space.
Interesting ventures by some car makers around the globe Volkswagen AG and Ford have joined forces to explore strategic alliance to extend capabilities, strengthen competitiveness, and better serve its customers. Several joint projects around a range of commercial vehicles globally.
Daimler / Benz with BMW via a joint ownership with equal share, are looking to put their respective mobility services into an array of apps and services to provide transport options for people who don’t own cars. Examples of these services available in Europe include: Daimler’s car2go, BMW’s ParkNow service, BMW’s electrical charge points network, Daimler’ mytaxi, which is a ride hailing service similar to Uber. MTA NSW will continue to watch this ever-changing landscape into the future. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact Mark Jackson, Divisional Manager, via M: 0438 213 420 or E: mark.jackson@mtansw.com.au
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The New York Times, BMW and Daimler, Once Rivals, Join Forces to Fend Off Silicon Valley, Jack Ewing, 28 March 2018;
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Volkswagen Group Press Release, Volkswagen AG, Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance to Extend Capabilities, Strengthen Competitiveness, Better Serve Customers, 19 June 2018;
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Reuters Business News, Hyundai teams up with Volkswagen’s Audi to boost hydrogen cars, June 20 2018;
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The New York Times, As Auto Industry Transforms, Ford and Volkswagen Consider an Alliance, Amie Tsang, June 20 2018;
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Motoring Research, Volkswagen and Ford are considering a partnership, Richard Aucock, June 20th 2018;
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CarMag.co.za, Volkswagen Group and Ford Exploring ‘Strategic Alliance’, Ryan Bubear, June 20 2018
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Manufacturers such as Toyota are already focused in this space and have shown the benefits of hydrogen vehicles which take less time to refuel, and recharge times are considerably less than purely Electrical Vehicles (EV).
Many car makers are focusing on battery EV which take a lot longer to charge but are now sharing a growing charging station network across the world. In Australia, the EV struggles due to the larger distances outside of the metropolitan areas.
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IR UPDATE
IR Update
New Vehicle Award and Recent Award Wage Increase At the MTA NSW Information Nights we have been updating members about the major changes coming to the new Vehicle Award as a part of the Award Review process being conducted by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). In mid July we received a copy of the latest Exposure Draft and we are conducting a final review. It looks like it will be ready to go soon, but the latest information suggests the new award will now not be made by the FWC until 2019 when all of the new awards will commence at the same time.
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The FWC increased award rates by 3.5% commencing 1 July 2018. If you have not obtained the MTA new wage schedule download the new rates from the MTA website (www.mtansw.com.au) or email eradvice@mtansw,com.au or contact us on 02 9016 9000.
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Reminder:
individual payment summaries As reported in our June edition of the Industrial News, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires all employers to submit Individual Payment Summaries (IPS) for each of their employees to the ATO by 14 August 2018. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the MTA Employment Relations Department by calling 02 9016 9000 or emailing eradvice@mtansw.com.au
Single Touch Payroll As reported in our June edition of the Industrial News, Single Touch Payroll (STP) will be mandatory for all business with 20 or more employees (based on a simple headcount as at 1 April 2018) from 1 July 2018. The ATO’s plan is that all other employers (with 19 or less employees) will have to comply with STP from 1 July 2019. MTA NSW has successfully obtained a deferral for AutoPay on behalf of its users valid until 28 February 2019 as this change will involve substantial upgrades and compliance costs. MTA NSW has raised its concerns with the process and cost of compliance with these requirements with the ATO. Please contact MTA NSW if you what to discuss this matter by calling 02 9016 9000 or emailing eradvice@mtansw.com.au. We would appreciate feedback as to your situation so that we can support an argument to change the approach of the ATO.
Upcoming ER training courses MTA NSW Employment Relations is rolling out a range of training courses over the months of August to October. All courses are $240 (inc GST) each. Please call us on 02 9016 9000 or email eradvice@ mtansw.com.au for a Registration Form. The venue of each course will be confirmed closer to the date and the courses run from 9.30am to 1pm.
Date
Location
Know Your Award
Tuesday 14 August
Lismore
Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations
Wednesday 15 August
Lismore
Know Your Award
Thursday 16 August
Tweed Heads
Preventing Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
Friday 17 August
Coffs Harbour
Know Your Award
Tuesday 21 August
MTA Head Office – Burwood
Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations
Wednesday 22 August
MTA Head Office – Burwood
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
Thursday 23 August
MTA Head Office – Burwood
Know Your Award
Tuesday 28 August
Blacktown
Preventing Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
Wednesday 29 August
Blacktown
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
Thursday 30 August
Blacktown
Know Your Award
Tuesday 11 September
Bathurst
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
Wednesday 12 September
Orange
Know Your Award
Thursday 13 September
Dubbo
Preventing Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
Friday 14 September
Dubbo
Know Your Award
Tuesday 18 September
Port Macquarie
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
Wednesday 19 September
Coffs Harbour
Know Your Award
Thursday 20 September
Coffs Harbour
Know Your Award
Tuesday 25 September
Wollongong
Course
Date
Location
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
Wednesday 26 September
Nowra
Know Your Award
Tuesday 2 October
Goulburn
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
Wednesday 3 October 9:30am – 1pm
Goulburn
Know Your Award
Thursday 4 October
Wagga Wagga
Preventing Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
Friday 5 October
Wagga Wagga
Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations
Tuesday 9 October
Gosford
Know Your Award
Wednesday 10 October
Cardiff
Preventing Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
Thursday 11 October
Cardiff
Know Your Award
Tuesday 16 October
Queanbeyan
Know Your Award
Wednesday 17 October
Cooma
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COURSE DETAILS Know Your Award
$240 (inc GST) for MTA NSW Members This course provides participants with a clear and concise understanding of the provisions in the Awards that apply to the vehicle industry and the National Employment Standards. It will provide participants with working knowledge of the Awards and relevant legislation and payroll requirements. The course is suitable for business owners, senior staff and those staff that have been given responsibility for managing a payroll of staff issues.
Preventing Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination
$240 (inc GST) for MTA NSW Members This course explains an employer’s principal obligations under the Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations. It demonstrates how to set up a system to manage your safety obligations based upon a risk management approach. The course is suitable for business owners, senior staff and those staff that have been given responsibility for managing safety at work.
Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment
$240 (inc GST) for MTA NSW Members This course has been designed to provide management with the tools to manage the process that needs to be followed when disciplining and/or terminating employees for performance, behavioural and other reasons, but it also includes the ways to prevent the need for termination by getting the recruitment process right. This course deals with a range of topics including: discrimination issues during the recruitment process, getting recruitment right, using a job description, interviewing applicants, what are the rules in the first six months of employment, the process involved in performance management and termination for performance and/or behavioural issues – after the initial six months, termination for other reasons, e.g. abandonment, serious misconduct, and the costs involved in getting it wrong.
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$240 (inc GST) for MTA NSW Members This course covers the legal obligations of employers to ensure that each employee has the right to turn up to work without the fear of being bullied, harassed or discriminated against. State and Federal legislation govern bullying and harassment in Australia and management must be aware of how to detect, manage and eliminate bullying, harassment and discrimination at work. This course discusses your obligations from a moral and legal perspective and the costs involved in getting it wrong.
Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations
These courses are also available to businesses that are not MTA NSW Members. The cost for non-Members is $440 (inc GST) per course.
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Petrol Theft to be Targeted by High-Tech Cameras High-tech cameras that scan number plates are set to be installed in service stations, shopping centres and hospitals in order to catch petrol drive off offenders and boom-gate runners. They are going to be installed at several locations across Victoria, in a trial led by VicRoads in an attempt to combat ‘drive-offs’ costing retailers $20 million every year, as reported by the Herald Sun 25 June 2018. The trial is going to be rolled out in coming weeks and will collect detailed vehicle registration information from a central database. Information gathered is going to be made available to approved users in order to identify offenders. Not only will they alert staff to people involved in petrol thefts, but it will also target those drivers who attempt to move past boom gates at shopping centres and hospital car parks, without paying for parking.
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Police and retailers hope that the technology will help cut down the number of thefts across the state - if successful, other states are set to follow. The fuel industry is open to the trial, although it is Victoria Police and the Department of Justice and Regulation who has the job of charging offenders.
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MTA NSW was interviewed as part of a news report on the subject on Sydney Channel 7 news on Monday 25 June, 2018, and welcomes any initiative to stem the incidence of drive offs at service stations. The technology used is similar to automatic number plate recognition technology that police officers have on their vehicles, which gives them the ability to scan thousands of number plates in an hour. Powerful cameras previously used only by police which are capable of instantly reading a number plate and determining whether the vehicle has been used for committing previous offences are being offered to a number of industries. The technology allows the police to identity drivers wanted on outstanding warrants, licence breaches and unpaid fines. VicRoads has established a group of representatives from Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Regulation, Fines Victoria, the Crime Statistics Agency and National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council.
A press conference by VicRoads on 25 June revealed that the trial began in February and will be rolled out across Victoria. Helen Lindner, VicRoads Director of Licensing Practice, Standards and Solutions, said it was about providing airports, hospitals, petrol stations and shopping centres with “high-speed access to VicRoads vehicle registration database.” “It’s actually quite simple,” she said. “Petrol station operators, hospitals, shopping centres, airports, have invested significantly in cameras and technology at their locations, so what we’re doing is enabling them high-speed access to our vehicle registration database so that they can link this together to get the full benefits of automation.” She said they can access information immediately on a vehicle’s make, model and registration status which has previously been “difficult to access on a manual basis.” Retailers have welcomed the announced trial and measures.
In NSW
Each State and Territory in Australia handles fuel theft differently. In NSW, fuel drive‑offs are treated as a fraud for the purposes of police investigation, prosecution and data compilation. In contrast to other jurisdictions, and unlike other types of fraud in NSW, fuel drive‑offs are given their own offence code (referred to as a ‘fail to pay’). In its December 2014 report, Understanding fraud: the nature of fraud offences recorded by NSW Police, the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reviewed 1,000 narrative descriptions of fraud incidents reported to, or detected by, NSW Police to determine which offences had contributed to an increase in fraud. The study reviewed a random sample of 100 fraud events over two time periods, 2008/09 and 2012/13. According to BOCSAR, one of the two fraud incidents that dominated NSW police data was theft from petrol stations which accounted for 30 per cent of fraud incidents. An extrapolation of the costs of incidents by BOCSAR estimated the total yearly cost for fuel drive‑offs in 2013 at $928,340 in NSW.
In NSW, for any drive-off or fail to pay for fuel, police require that a form be completed “on-line” prior to printing and faxing it to Police Link Command at the earliest opportunity. A reply fax is sent to the reporting service station with an event number as well as contact information of the local police station. The report is assessed at the local station and the police will make contact about the investigation process. When the investigation commences an officer contacts the service station to make time when the service station operator will be asked to go to the station to supply a formal statement and bring in any CCTV footage of the incident.
If you are suspicious • • • •
Record the registration and make of vehicle then stop the pump Confirm how payment will be made with driver Make eye contact with the customer Do not be afraid to request pre-payment
If a drive-off or fail to pay occurs • • • •
Record the registration plate number Review and record all CCTV footage Alert other staff and sites Be prepared to attend Police Station to supply CCTV footage and statements upon being requested to do so by police
Completing the on-line form
The NSW Government authorities will be monitoring closely the Victorian trial with the high tech cameras, with the possibility that a successful trial in Victoria could mean the approach and concept would be adopted in NSW. Any initiative to reduce drive-off incidents is most welcome.
NSW Police website prevention tips for console operators at Service Stations
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
All of the fields are critical for the police when commencing an investigation. Do the best you can to complete all of the fields in the form and fax it as fast as possible. Every item is important to the police. Some things can’t be completed so if this is so, please leave the field blank.
• Check if there is anything suspicious before authorising any operation of the pump • Be alert during busy periods • Vehicles parked furthest from the console or out of view • Vehicles parked too close to the exit • Drivers who stay in the vehicle while passengers use the pump, vehicle doors left open • Covered, altered or missing registration plates • Customers obscuring their face, motorcyclists leaving helmet on, sunglasses, hats or hoods • Vehicles/Customers you know who have committed drive-off or fail to pay
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Service Station Drive Off Reporting
please contact Colin Long, MTA NSW Senior Divisional Manager, via M: 0428 667 822 or E: colin.long@mtansw.com.au
Sources: 1.
Herald Sun Newspaper, 25 June 2018
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NSW Police website, police.nsw.gov.au
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Training is a Good Investment In the first half of 2018, MTA NSW Employment Relations (ER) team has been offering specialised training opportunities. Some businesses have taken up this offer and we have run 10 courses (114 participants) in the period February to June. The courses have been Recruitment and Managing Termination of Employment, Prevention of Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination and Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations. The participants are primarily from management but also some employees participated in separate courses. In the second half of 2018, by the time you are reading this article, you will have seen the program of courses for the period August to October. We have been hoping for some time now that the Award Review process (commenced by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in 2014) would have been completed for the Vehicle Award, but the FWC process has been very slow and we are approaching five years of the review of Awards. The plan is that the training program will be amended to offer more Know Your NEW Award courses if the new Award is made by the FWC. Many Members have asked for the Know Your Award course to be run and we will conduct this course regardless of the outcome of the Award Review, and the course will deal with the upcoming crucial Award changes as a result of the Award review process. We will also be offering the following courses: Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations, Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment and the Prevention of Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination. The program of courses will target most regional and metropolitan areas and the details have been included in the July Industrial News provided to members.
MTA NSW ER Training Courses
The Know Your Award course provides participants with a clear and concise understanding of the provisions in the Awards that apply to the vehicle industry and the National Employment Standards. It provides participants with a working knowledge of the awards and relevant legislation and payroll requirements. Crucially, participants invariably learn something that will save the business money.
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The Managing Your Workplace Safety Obligations course provides the tools to make your business compliant with the WHS laws. This course is designed to enable your business to meet the legislative obligations. If you have experienced workers you do not need a lot of signage or a complex manual – therefore, avoid buying products that will not really make any difference. You may have a perfectly safe workplace and in most cases you only need to do enough to show you are managing safety. You can do this yourself, and by treating it as a normal part of management activities, experience shows that you will have better safety outcomes based on the fact that you and your employees have become committed to the system and you develop a culture of safety. This is what the course will teach you.
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MTA NSW Members are fortunate to have access to a comprehensive vehicle industry specific web-based WHS management system in AutoSafe, plus access to MTA approved WHS consultants. This has
helped many Members to not only meet the WHS obligations but also as proof that you have a WHS management system in order to secure work contracts when tendering for work with state or local government organisations or larger enterprises. In the course we demonstrate how to use and utilise these systems. The Prevention of Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination course covers the legal obligations of employers to ensure that each employee has the right to turn up to work without the fear of being bullied, harassed or discriminated against. State, Territory and National laws govern bullying and harassment in Australia and management must be aware of how to detect, manage and eliminate bullying, harassment and discrimination at work. Furthermore, mental illness is more freely spoken about these days, and must be effectively addressed and managed. The Recruitment & Managing Termination of Employment course has been designed to provide management with the tools to manage the process that needs to be followed when disciplining and/or terminating employees for performance, behavioural and other reasons, but it also includes the ways to prevent the need for termination by getting the recruitment process right. This course deals with a range of topics including: discrimination issues during the recruitment process, getting recruitment right, using a job description, interviewing applicants, what are the rules in the first six months of employment, the process involved in performance management and termination for performance and/or behavioural issues – after the initial six months, termination for other reasons, e.g., abandonment, serious misconduct, and the costs involved in getting it wrong.
Why does training make good business sense?
Don’t miss the opportunity to come to our courses! Why is it worth doing the training? Mainly because we are human and we make mistakes and the laws are a bit of a minefield to navigate. We have examples of Members that have set up contractor arrangements that have ended up in Court, but crucially the arrangements were put in place without contacting the ER team. Such engagements these days are often held to be an employer and employee relationship, and the Fair Work Ombudsman is prosecuting what are determined to the sham contracting arrangements. The underpayment claim in such cases can be substantial as it involves years of potential underpayment. Once you lose the first proceedings an appeal can be prohibitively expensive and you still may lose! Don’t get caught out, learn what the obligations are in relation to contractor vs employee arrangements, contracts of employment, classification of employment, etc. We are here to help, so take this opportunity to come to the courses to get the best information. Always call the ER team to review any arrangement you want to put in place before you make any agreement.
Training makes sense because you can make business savings by correctly applying the Awards and avoiding costly claims In the Know Your Award course we often find that participants realise they can make a saving by doing something relatively simple. For example, when they learn that overtime applies on a daily basis, they
was unlikely to ever work again. There are serious implications for your business if you get things wrong!
By learning how to classify employees correctly you avoid potential underpayment claims. By knowing what are the rates of pay and how to read the MTA NSW wage schedule you will be confident that you are paying the correct rates. By knowing how to interpret and pay penalty payments for casual workers you avoid paying too much by going back to the base hourly rate rather than just adding time and one half to the casual rate. Many Members pay for the morning tea break when it can be an unpaid break. If you are paying now we can help with a strategy to alter this with a change to hours of work by consultation or with new employees as they commence. So contact the ER team to discuss an appropriate strategy because it can be difficult to change arrangements that have been in place for a long time.
Our message at the course is to prepare well by ringing the ER team before you set up an agreement with an employee or contractor. Sometimes Members ring after the event saying, “I have terminated the employee or contractor and now have received an underpayment claim, what do I do now?”
Appropriately trained staff will minimise the chance of a bullying claim and if you get recruitment and termination right, it means you have the right staff minimising turnover and avoiding Unfair Dismissal, General Protections and WHS breaches or the FWC issuing stop bullying orders. We have reported previously on the serious implications of bullying claims where the employee is seriously injured. At the end of 2015 there was a decision of the Victorian Supreme Court that awarded a female road construction worker $1.3 million for repeated incidents of bullying and sexual harassment based on the fact that the woman, Kate Mathews,
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realise that by just apportioning the overtime on a daily basis you only have to pay time and one half, and never have to pay double time unless they work more than three hours on a particular day. The fact that an employee can be rostered up to 12 hours ordinary time each day (changing to 10 hours a day under the new Award), thereby avoiding overtime payment provided they work less on other days. The fact you can alter hours of work by up to two hours each day to meet the needs of the business – again avoiding overtime. When making changes you need to consult with employees and Members should contact the ER team to discuss the appropriate strategy.
There is a chance that you have left it too late, especially if the arrangement is not clearly written up in a contract and the elements of the relationship do not make it clear there is a business arrangement as compared to an employment relationship. The Courts now look at all the elements of the relationship and if it looks like an employment relationship and not an entrepreneurial business activity then you will lose. The Courts take a pragmatic approach that “if it walks like a duck, looks like a duck, it is a duck.” The Know Your Award course provides the legal requirements to help you get the procedures and process right and avoid underpayment claims. Our message is to ring MTA NSW in the planning stages so you have the right industrial advice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact Albert Baumgartner, MTA NSW Employment Relations Manager, via P: (02) 9016 9000 or E: albert.baumgartner@mtansw.com.au
In a move that could prove a big shot in the arm for the automotive industry, the NSW Government, as part of its 2018 Budget, announced that eligible apprentices that commence training after 1 July 2018 will be fee exempt. Student fees for Apprentices in NSW are capped at $2,000 under this new initiative as fees will now be paid by the Government for eligible apprentices. Depending upon the chosen training organisation there may still be a fee for equipment and learning resources such as textbooks. MTA NSW Training, as part of the Associations commitment to the automotive industry, will not be passing on any of these costs. Eligible apprentices will have a zero cost of training to them for their entire apprenticeship duration. Employers are still eligible for all the usual incentives however, they no longer need to be concerned over training fees.
Employers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this initiative while it is available, as this Government investment will conclude on 30 June 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION including eligibility criteria, please contact Matthew Webster, Senior Manager, Training Policy and Strategy, via M: 0413 602 604 or E: training @mtansw.com.au
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Automated Vehicles: Where Are We Now? The concept of autonomous vehicles conjures up a myriad of illusions in our minds. They probably all have a base in a science fiction movie. The current reality however is much more believable but no less remarkable. The technology that is in test here in Australia right now has many levels of autonomy in the vehicles and many environmental issues that all play a big part. There are five levels of autonomy going from assistance (Level 1) to full automation (Level 5). There are two systems that have been creeping up on us that are pivotal to the autonomous vehicle concept.
1. ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control
We know cruise control, it is the savior of drivers eliminating right foot cramp and improving average speed maintenance while on long trips. The adaptive cruise control however can incorporate crash mitigation and avoidance. This system allows the vehicle to monitor what is happening in front and behind our vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control – ACC is also called autonomous cruise control, and was a technology invented by William Chundrlik and Pamela Labuhn in 1990 and first patented in 1991 by General Motors.
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The government has a vested interest in this development because it is in line with the plans to reduce the road toll and serious injury from motor accidents. During the webinar some disturbing statistics were quoted. On Queensland roads alone during the period from 2000 to 2016, there were 6,522 serious casualties. That equates to 18 people per day and is also the number of people in 16 loaded 747 planes. Serious numbers indeed and that is just in one State. It is no doubt that investment in these smart systems is well worth the combined effort.
This system has been incorporated in the newer smart vehicles for some time now and is a development of the systems that warn you if you are about to leave your lane. The first production lane departure warning system in Europe was developed by the United States company Iteris for Mercedes Actros commercial trucks. The system debuted in 2000.
While all of this is very interesting we should also consider those people who are responsible for service or repair work on autonomous vehicles. It is imperative that mechanical and body repair technicians remain up to date with the technology that is being rolled out. We no longer just change the oil and check the brakes and suspension, now we also must ensure that the onboard systems are calibrated correctly and are operational. What is the system impact of a car with a sagged suspension spring, will it still interpret the surrounding environment accurately enough to make the corrective/ adaptive decisions?
In the development of the autonomous vehicles these two systems and variations of them are developed in tandem with some environmental systems. This means that, other than the immediate area around the vehicle, the autonomous vehicle communicates with some Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS).
As automotive “Scouts” we need to prepare ourselves with the knowledge and access to information so that the public and vehicle occupants are protected. As with many other professional occupations, our knowledge base is the beginning. Career-long learning needs to be our motto.
C-ITS provide input and reference points to the automated vehicle and also provide traffic information and impending hazards for the vehicle / operator to assess.
MTA NSW is lobbying with government in an effort to unlock manufacturer technical information for the non-OEM repairer (access to repair information is already available in Europe and America) and on our part we must ensure that we are willingly participating in higher-level qualifications in an effort to keep pace with the autonomy trend.
2. LKA - Lane Keeping Assistance
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These current vehicles have the ability to give the operator a degree of freedom to let go of the steering wheel in certain circumstances and the car will navigate the terrain and maintain course. While in this mode the vehicle will also avoid collisions and provide warnings to the operator. As an interested party within our motor industry it is well worth your time to find out more about these trails and their outcomes.
There was a webinar on 3 July 2018 chaired by Chris Jones and hosted by Austroads which was very informative about the testing that is currently underway. (Interested readers can find information at the Austroads website). There are 15 different vehicles from several manufacturers in the tests and all are available for sale now.
Sources: 1. 2. 3.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact Phillip Cue, Senior Manager – Training Compliance and Trainer Coordination via P: (02) 9016 9000 or E: phillip.cue@mtansw.com.au
www.austroads.com.au/drivers-vehicles/connected-and-automated-vehicles/trials www.onlinepublications.austroads.com.au Austroads Webinar, Connected and Automated Vehicles Overview (CAV) Overview, Chris Jones, 3 July 2018
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FIVE CAR collections worth a visit Even avid car enthusiasts may be surprised at both the number and the quality of private motoring collections dotting Australia. According to carsales.com.au, checking out the fascinating displays is perfect justification to jump in your own set of wheels and set course for a motoring museum near – or not-so-near.
Selling the idea to the spouse and family might be more difficult, but truth be told, the best car museums are about history and learning as much as the metal itself. In other words, entertainment and education. Tempted? Here are our fave five country collections.
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Australian Motorlife Museum, Kembla Grange, NSW
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More than just cars, this museum is a snapshot of Australia’s 20th Century heritage thanks to its vast collection of memorabilia. Early telephones and typewriters feature, along with a beautifully preserved 1950s caravan called Bonnie Gem, and it’s all in the Illawarra region near Wollongong about 90 minutes from Sydney. There are plenty of cars too, of course, chosen from the museum’s collection of many hundreds. And the best way to get there from the North is the scenic route through the Royal National Park – in which case there’s more history to absorb as you’ll pass Stanwell Tops where aviation pioneer Sir Lawrence Hargraves test-flew his box kites (the views of the Illawarra Escarpment alone are worth the trip).
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, Launceston
Launceston’s motor museum is a treasure trove of cars and motorcycles and, while there’s naturally an emphasis on Australian-made examples (such as a Peter Brock A9X Torana or John Goss Special Falcon twodoor), there are also Ferraris, DeTomasos, Rolls-Royces: you can almost take your pick. What you see may depend on what has been wheeled out from the permanent collection, and there are four themed displays each year; currently it’s called Japan Rising, The New Classics. Doesn’t matter if you’re from Tassie or the mainland, you have to see this one.
Shepparton Motor Museum & Collectibles, Victoria
It’s only a two hour drive north of Melbourne to Shepparton and while there’s plenty else to do in the capital of the Goulburn Valley fruit growing area, anyone with even a passing interest in cars will want to drop in on the town’s motor museum. Established by passionate locals, the focus of the 100-car collection is on muscle cars and Australian classics – and obviously a combination of both – plus there’s lots of older stuff, including motorcycles and trucks.
National Motor Museum, Birdwood, South Australia
Australia’s historic motoring HQ couldn’t be in a more picturesque spot: Birdwood is in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills and the museum is behind the 19th century sandstone mill which was the collection’s home until 1998. As well as a mind-boggling collection of Australian and overseas metal, there are themed exhibitions such as life in the 1950s, and a journey through the local manufacturing history. It’s all family-friendly, very professional and the drive out to Birdwood is lovely.
York Motor Museum, Western Australia
When avid car collector Peter Briggs decided to open a motoring museum in 1979 he chose York, WA’s oldest inland town. The setting was perfect with its quaint Victorian and Federation streetscape, and since then the museum has grown to house around 50 cars, rotating from a collection of 100. It has three main display areas including a motorsport section with some great Bathurst-mobiles. Add heaps of memorabilia and it makes for an excellent day out around 90 minutes east of Perth.
Shepparton Motor Museum & Collectibles, Victoria
Address: Integral Energy Recreation Park, 94 Darkes Rd, Kembla Grange NSW 2526
Address: 7723 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631 Phone: 03 5823 5833
Phone: (02) 4261 4100
Open daily 10am - 4.30pm
Open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm. Other times, or for groups, by appointment.
Admission: Adults $14 Seniors/Concession $10 RACV members $12 Family $35
Closed from 24 -31 December, and on 1 January and 26 January.
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Australian Motorlife Museum, Kembla Grange, NSW
National Motor Museum, Birdwood, South Australia
Admission: Adults $17.50 Concession $15.00 Children 6-16: $6.00
Address: Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234 Phone: (08) 8568 4000
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, Launceston
Open daily 10 am – 5 pm Closed Christmas Day
Address: 86 Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250
Admission: Adults $15.50 Concession $12.50 Children $6.50 (children under 5 free) Family $35.00 (2 adults, up to 6 children)
Phone: (03) 6334 8888 Open every day (except Christmas day) 9 am - 5 pm, Winter 10 am - 4 pm Admission: Adults $14.00 Seniors $11.00 Children Under 16 $7.50 Family $35.50 Annual Pass $35.00
York Motor Museum, Western Australia
Address: 116 Avon Terrace, York WA 6302 Phone: (08) 9641 1288 Open daily 9 am – 4 pm Admission: Adults: $10.00 Seniors $7.00 Children under 12 $3.00 Family $25.00
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MTAA Super is the leading industry fund for the automotive industry. Since 1989, we’ve grown to become one of Australia’s largest super funds and now drive the financial future of professionals from many trades and industries. With over 235,000 members across Australia, we have the tools, resources and people to help you make financial decisions that work for you. Be sure to consider the PDS before making a decision.
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MTA NSW TRAINING
TRAIN YOUR APPRENTICE ON-SITE 4 Delivering over 22 years of industry training 4 Thousands of apprentices trained 4 18 trainers delivering qualifications
MTA NSW HAS BEEN OPERATING AS A REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION (RTO), DELIVERING FLEXIBLE TRAINING ACROSS NSW SINCE 1996. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A STRONG TRAINING MODEL SPECIALISING IN WORKPLACE DELIVERY. OUR TRAINING PRODUCES QUALITY OUTCOMES AND THE ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY SKILLS. THESE ARE AIMED AT PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS AND NSW LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
How does MTA NSW Training Work? Training delivered by MTA NSW takes place at your workplace through trainer facilitated one-on-one theory and practical sessions. As our qualified trainers are at the workplace there is every opportunity for the employer to become actively involved in the training of their employees. MTA NSW delivers training and assessment at regular intervals throughout the entire duration of the qualification.
Courses offered across NSW: 4 Light Vehicle 4 Heavy Vehicle 4 Auto Electrical 4 Vehicle Paint 4 Vehicle Panel 4 Automotive Sales
For more information contact MTA NSW on 1300 MTA NSW, email us at training@mtansw.com.au or visit our website.
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