MTA NSW Journal Issue 2 2019

A publication of the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW Issue 02 2019

THE VOICE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY

Craig Lowndes has driven hard to get where he is, and it’s taken planning and commitment to get him there. But he’s not quitting yet.

When he does decide to transition to retirement, he knows what his options are with MTAA Super. Change lanes and talk to MTAA Super about your retirement options.

WAGE REVIEWS Know the law MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Resto Pros

GET UP TO SPEED WITH E10 Our family-owned Australian business locally produces ethanol (alcohol) sourced from our regional flour mills, to make sustainable E10 petrol. E10 saves motorists money at the bowser, boosts jobs and reduces our nation’s dependence on foreign oil.

GET BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Two family cars driving an average of 26,000km a year, fueling up on E10 compared to premium fuel will SAVE $433*

AROUND THE WORLD More than 64 countries have mandated ethanol in their fuel mix. For more than two decades, the USA has mandated 10% ETHANOL IN EVERY DROP of petrol sold!

HIGH-OCTANE RATING One of ethanol’s most important benefits is also one of its best-kept secrets – octane.

Ethanol’s high-octane rating of 108 increases horsepower and engine performance in all cars.

@manildra *SOURCE: BIOFUELS TO BIO PRODUCTS: A GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR AUSTRALIA DISCUSSION PAPER, 2018 (FINAL REPORT: QUEENSLAND UNIVERSTY OF TECHNOLOGY, BRISBANE) BASED ON A 10% NATIONAL ETHANOL MANDATE // ‘REAL WORLD TESTS E10 VERSUS PREMIUM 95’, SEVEN NEWS SYDNEY, 18 APRIL 2018.

FEATURES

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Contents Message from the CEO

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Updates Automotive mechanic skill shortage continues into 2019 IR Update: 2019 Annual Wage Review

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Features Change lanes with MTAA Super

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The importance of correctly classifying damaged vehicles

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icare partners with MTA NSW through Motor Trades Cover

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Referral program for MTA NSW Members launched

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Scams cost Australians half a billion dollars

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Wage reviews: Know the law

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What is the PPSR for Dealers?

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Where have all the good automotive staff gone?

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Member spotlight: Resto Pros

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Industry News The legend runs on: Model D tractor restored

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Aston Martin Valkyrie

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GM Holden designers race into the future

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All-new Ford Escape brings style and substance

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22 We welcome reader’s comments. If you would like to provide feedback about our publication, please contact MTA NSW via E: journal@mtansw.com.au or P: (02) 9016 9000

Official publication of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales

PRESIDENT D. (David) Keats

Published by: ark:media

METROPOLITAN VICE-PRESIDENTS R. (Ray) Beekman, B. (Brian) Cowan, J. (John) Young

Phone: +61 7 5629 5310 Email: marketing@arkmedia.net.au Web: www.arkmedia.net.au

COUNTRY VICE-PRESIDENTS R. (Robert) Garland, G. (Geoff) Lowe, L. (Lindsay) Vidler, CEO Stavros Yallouridis

Managing Editor: Susan Guilfoyle Design Team: Andrew Crabb, Avacyn Chidzey Advertising Sales: Paul Baird Advertising Production Manager: Yvonne Okseniuk

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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.

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FOREWORD

Message from the CEO Stavros Yallouridis Chief Executive Officer It is always pleasing to hear positive feedback from Members, and in particular in relation to the extensive marketing campaign titled ‘Start with the MTA’ undertaken during April and May via radio, TV and billboards. As the ‘voice of the motor industry’ we acknowledge the importance of marketing on behalf of our Members and we are confident that this has increased our exposure to the general public at large.

We are progressing into the second half of 2019 with a number of exciting initiatives that will further enhance the membership offering and benefits to our valued Members such as ERIS, free to all Members.

Within this issue, we welcome the announcement by icare of their partnering with MTA NSW through Motor Trades Cover, as part of their commitment to supporting an industry-led approach to improve workplace safety. This partnership will pioneer a new way of working that aims to achieve better safety outcomes in the automotive industry and with a target in reducing Members premiums.

MTA NSW plans to launch shop@mtansw - our new online shop, designed with our Members in mind. The online shop will offer a richer, more visual experience, featuring visibility of stock quantities, quicker product selection and check out, improved imagery, and an overall

Change lanes with MTAA Super

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The HQ, Holden’s second-generation Monaro, turned heads at its launch in 1971 and still does. With an all-new design and a host of performance and styling features, the HQ would be the longest serving and highest selling of Holden’s early Monaro’s. The Monaro LS brought a touch of luxury to Australia’s favourite coupe. Easily differentiated by its quad-headlights, the LS included premium features of the day such as tinted glass, electric aerial, vinyl roof, and woodgrain dash.

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Aussie design and engineering made the Monaro HQ LS the perfect car to star in MTAA Super’s upcoming advertising campaign alongside motor racing legend Craig Lowndes. Coming to screens and Supercar events from mid-2019, the campaign features the Monaro in the hands of the seven-time Bathurst champion driving the picturesque Tamborine region of Queensland and the Norwell Motorplex.

Like the Monaro, Craig has plenty of years left and isn’t ready to quit just yet. He has driven hard to get where he is, and it’s taken planning and commitment to get him there. So, when he does decide to transition to retirement, he knows what his options are with MTAA Super. Change lanes and talk to MTAA Super about your retirement options.

enhanced experience that is more like an App. The online shop will be fully responsive to mobile devices, making it easy to navigate on a wide range of web browsers and portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets.

In the previous issue, we outlined the key industry challenges that lay ahead of us all due to the shortage of skilled tradespersons and the urgent need to get people into the automotive trades. We continue the theme in an article investigating the reasons behind the shortages and what can be potentially done to alleviate this situation.

Also featured in this current issue are the following feature articles: IR Update focussing on the 2019 Annual Wage Review; the Written Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) legislation; and for a change of pace, we spotlight a new MTA NSW Member, ‘Resto Pros’, to learn more about their automotive restoration business.

MTA NSW would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your ongoing support! As always, the team is available to assist you with any queries, so please contact your respective Area or Divisional Manager with any questions in relation to the services provided by your Association.

We hope you enjoy reading this edition of the MTA Journal and trust you will continue to have both a successful and profitable trading during 2019.

Steven Tong, Mechanic Member since 2002

It’s my choice.

Make it yours.

I’ve always loved working with cars. When I retire, I want to continue to share this passion with others, spend time with my family, and travel.

With MTAA Super, I know I’m in good hands.

1300 362 415 mtaasuper.com.au This document is issued by Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty. Limited (ABN 14 008 650 628, AFSL 238 718) of Level 3, 39 Brisbane Avenue Barton ACT 2600, Trustee of the MTAA Superannuation Fund (ABN 74 559 365 913). Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty. Limited has ownership interests in Industry Super Holdings Pty Ltd and Members Equity Bank Limited. The information provided is of a general nature and does not take into account your specific needs or personal situation. You should consider the MTAA Super Product Disclosure Statement in making a decision (mtaasuper.com.au/handbooks).

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Automotive mechanic skill shortage continues into 2019 As we come towards the end of the first half of 2019 we still see no sign of recovery for the prevailing industry skills shortage. In the previous issue, we laid out the questions below indicating the industry challenges that lay ahead.

Auto Electrical

Motor Mechanics FAST FACTS

$1,044

Weekly Pay

$1,000

6,100 Workers

Employment Size

103,700

Stable

Future Growth

Stable

Medium Skill

level Rating

Medium Skill

Higher

Unemployment

Lower

96.5% Full-Time

Full-Time Share

91.1% Full-Time

44.8 hours

Average Full-Time

40.7 hours

40 years

Average Age

37 years

What do we do about it as an industry?

We all agree that there is a shortage of skilled tradespersons and an urgent need to get people into the automotive trades, or at least attract those that have left the trade to come back into the industry.

The question then remains why is it that the industry still continues to lose these skills to other industries?

As an example, let us review the ‘Fast Facts’ for the trades of a motor mechanic and auto electrician and the key data for each that summarises and re-enforces reasons for the possible challenges in the automotive industry.

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Is the average wage of $1000 - $1270 enough based on the average age?

The outlook remains weak, based on demand and the current trend towards the end of 2018.

As a percentage (%) by State and Territories across Australia, NSW lags behind Victoria.

Ageing population – the average tradesperson is currently 37 years of age.

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States and Territories

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NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

WA

TAS

NT

ACT

24.0%

30.9%

17.8%

8.9%

13.2%

2.4%

1.5%

1.3%

All occupations: 31.6%

All occupations: 26.2%

All occupations: 19.7%

All occupations: 6.7%

All occupations: 10.8%

All occupations: 2.0%

All occupations: 1.1%

All occupations: 1.8%

Source: Based on ABS Labour Force Survey, annual average 2017, Cat. No. 6291.0.55.003: Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.

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The challenge facing the industry is how to deal with this problem.

Unless the industry is prepared to make drastic changes on how you employ and operate to make the industry more attractive, we could be facing a bigger crisis that will ultimately affect business, with consumers possibly left paying more.

Recent Reports indicate: • Nationally, the employment figures in automotive trades in 2018 across Australia has found, for a fourth consecutive year, that all occupations assessed were found to be in shortage.

• Employers had the lowest average number of applicants per vacancy since 2008.

• The proportion of vacancies filled and the number of suitable applicants per vacancy are the lowest in the series (dating back to end 2007).

• Moreover, 51 percent of employers did not attract any suitable applicants for their advertised vacancies, being the highest figure since 2011.

Recruitment Difficulties

Supply and demand trends • Indicators of the demands for automotive trades workers are mixed, while new supply of the occupations has fallen in recent years.

The number of internet advertised vacancies increased by 19 percent in the year ending December 2018 and is now a series high.

• Employment of automotive trades workers fell about 1 percent in 2018, 5 percent higher than five years ago.

• Sales of motor vehicles over five years to January 2018 rose by 11.6 percent to 19.2 million. The number of new vehicles sold in 2018 was 1.15 million and was down 3 percent on 2017.

• Completed apprenticeships were around 5,500 completions in 20172018 showing a decline on the number of 7,600 completions for the 2013-2014 period.

• However, apprentice commencements have increased by 9 percent in 2017-2018, which based on successful completions, suggest a future growth in new supply.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Mark Jackson, MTA NSW Divisional Manager, via M: 0438 213 420 or E: mark.jackson@mtansw.com.au

Source: 1.

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• Almost all surveyed vacancies required trade qualifications and a lack of qualification was the most common reason for applicants being unsuitable.

• Around 62 percent of the trade qualified applicants were found unsuitable.

• The main reasons for unsuitability were: • Lack of sufficient general or specific experience • Inadequate technical skills or the production of substandard work • Poor job application (e.g. unsatisfactory referee reports or patchy work history) • Interestingly, there was also a number of applicants who, despite having the required skills and experience, were not employed as they could not agree on suitable remuneration.

• Other factors contributing to recruitment difficulties included the requirement of specialised skillsets, such as experience working on particular types of prestige cars, and the remote location of the employer’s workplace.

• Additionally, some employers reported difficulties attracting young people to apprenticeships.

Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business website, Explore Careers, viewed 24 April 2019, https://joboutlook.gov.au

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The importance of correctly classifying damaged vehicles

Basic notes that apply to rigid trucks, prime movers and trailers Please note that certain damage resulting from fire, heat, water inundation and stripping, that is set out in the criteria, automatically classifies units as statutory total losses.

General application criteria Following the introduction of the Written Off Vehicle Register for heavy vehicles in December 2018, NSW Members of the Australian Heavy Vehicle Repairers Association (AHVRA), a division of MTA NSW, have reported several examples of vehicles that may have been incorrectly classified (some as repairable write off’s instead of statutory write off’s).

The Association strongly advises Members to ensure that they have read and understood the Written Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) legislation including the criteria and its application.

The road safety implications of correct classification of total losses are significant. The Government has seen the need to ensure that unsafe vehicles are not able to be re-registered and repairers are an important link in the chain that exists in correctly identifying these vehicles.

Penalties also apply for incorrect classification of vehicles.

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The criteria are designed to consistently identify and appropriately classify vehicles that should not be repaired on safety grounds and are suitable only for dismantling or scrap.

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A guide developed by Austroads and the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council to support the consistent application of special assessment criteria for the classification of heavy written-off vehicles is available at www.austroads.com.au.

In addition to that, AHVRA has developed a checklist that will assist in indicating the classification - should the vehicle be uneconomical to repair. These checklists are designed for estimators to use during the quoting process.

A rigid truck that reaches an accumulated damage count of seven points must be classified to be a statutory write off (SWO).

A prime-mover that reaches an accumulated damage count of eight points must be classified to be a SWO. A trailer that reaches an accumulated damage count of six points must be classified to be a SWO. Note: Damage to the following components is not relevant to the determination of the accumulated damage count: • accessory or auxiliary body attachments such as cranes, concrete pumps or mixers, tanks, pumps, garbage compactors, etc. (except in the case of stripping); • wheels and tyres; • bolt-on or bolt-off parts which can be replaced, provided the fixed mount is not damaged e.g. exhaust mounts, air conditioners etc.

Please note the following: A statutory write off cannot be repaired once it has been declared and registered as a statutory write off.

A heavy vehicle, where prior to being declared a statutory write off is agreed as financially economical to repair by the repairer/insurer, may be repaired by an accredited heavy vehicle smash repairer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Brenton Daniel, MTA NSW Divisional Manager, via M: 0419 171 212 or E: brenton.daniel@mtansw.com.au

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icare partners with MTA NSW through Motor Trades Cover icare is eager to learn from this partnership and see how this can be applied to other industries, with work underway to develop online selfhelp resources for employers in four of our largest industry sectors – manufacturing, construction, transport and community services.

About icare icare is a significant player in the insurance market in Australia insuring over 310,0000 NSW businesses and 193 Government agencies equating to around 90 percent of the public and private sector workers in NSW. L-R:

Brandon Parrish, icare; Stavros Yallouridis, MTA NSW; Jason McLaughlin, icare; Karen Haig, icare; Rex Bashford, Motor Trades Cover; John Nagle, icare, Ryan Van Der Walt, icare

The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), has welcomed the announcement by icare of their partnering with MTA NSW through Motor Trades Cover, as part of their commitment to supporting an industry-led approach to improve worker outcomes. This partnership will pioneer a new way of working that aims to achieve better safety outcomes in the automotive industry.

“We’ve been listening to employers about their workers compensation requirements and we’re already engaging with other industry sectors,” said John Nagle, icare CEO and Managing Director. “This partnership with MTA NSW is the first step towards icare developing programs that respond to the particular needs of a range of industry sectors across NSW.” “Businesses in the automotive industry contend with industry specific issues that require certain expertise to address,” said Stavros Yallouridis, CEO, MTA NSW. “By combining our knowledge and networks, this partnership provides us with new opportunities to meet the needs of this unique industry when it comes to injury prevention and recovery.” “icare has demonstrated their willingness to listen to the industries they insure and respond with meaningful changes,” said Rex Bashford, CEO, Motor Trades Cover. “This new industry-aligned approach will empower businesses in the motor trades to overcome challenges and achieve significant improvements in work related injury prevention and recovery outcomes.”

About MTC Motor Trades Cover Pty Ltd is a partnership between icare and the MTA NSW aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of injuries in the workplace. It will achieve these aims through helping employers with a program to improve Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) practices. MTC will be approaching employers to become involved in the program that will be implemented across the industry to explain how to achieve improvements and reduce cost.

The whole approach is built around the “Protect and Care” strategy which assists employers to improve their health and safety practices to reduce injuries (Protect) and assist injured employees back to work sooner (Care) and thereby reducing workers’ compensation premiums.

This is a significant partnership designed to revolutionise the way businesses are operating in the motor trades industry in NSW. The alliance will assist Automotive businesses in overcoming burdening financial and safety related obstacles and equip them with the tools needed, to achieve significant improvements in work related injury prevention and recovery outcomes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MTA NSW via P: 1300 682 679 or W: mtansw.com.au Motor Trades Cover via W: motortradescover.com.au icare via P: 13 44 22 W: icare.nsw.gov.au

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Referral program for MTA NSW Members launched MTA NSW values its Members and accordingly, has launched the Referral Program for Members (RPM) running from May to October 2019. This program encourages Members to refer other automotive businesses for consideration for MTA NSW Membership.

We believe good news is worth sharing and so, the RPM Program was created from a desire to help the motor industry. MTA NSW is able to achieve these goals by assisting our Members in the daily running of their business and use the RPM Program, to thank our Members for recommending our Association to other automotive businesses.

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The program works in three easy steps:

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1. Refer a non-member automotive business to your MTA NSW Area Manager or contact MTA NSW Membership P: 02 9016 9000 or E: membership@mtansw.com.au 2. The referred non-member automotive business becomes an MTA NSW Member, (pending membership application approval).

3. For each successful referral, MTA NSW will deduct $100* off the referring Members’ 2020 MTA NSW membership subscription [up to a maximum of $500*].

There are great reasons to recommend MTA NSW to other automotive businesses.

MTA NSW Members, are part of a network of businesses trusted by consumers to offer the highest standards in the industry.

Members can utilise many benefits including: • Business and employment relations advice and services • Employment Relations Information System (ERIS) • WHS management system (AutoSafe) • AutoPay payroll system • Find an Apprentice online directory • Green Stamp Assessment and Accreditation • Lobbying • Member events and publications • Online Shop with automotive stationery and signage • Training apprentices and trainees and much more…

So, if we have provided you with great benefits, support the industry and your Association by telling other businesses. It can be very rewarding.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Your local MTA NSW Area Manager, or MTA NSW via P: 02 9016 9000 or E: membership@mtansw.com.au For full Terms and Conditions visit our website: www.mtansw.com.au

Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in 2018 according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released in April 2019.

“Scammers are using pressure and fear tactics combined with technology to trick people into parting with their money,” Ms Rickard said.

“Total combined losses reported to Scamwatch and other government agencies exceeded $489 million – $149 million more than 2017,” ACCC Deputy Chair, Delia Rickard said.

“Scammers increasingly ask for money via iTunes cards, Google Play cards and cryptocurrencies to avoid the anti-scam measures employed by banks and money laundering detection systems.”

“And these record losses are likely just the tip of the iceberg. We know that not everyone who suffers a loss to a scammer reports it to a government agency.”

Australian businesses are also being targeted by sophisticated ‘business email compromise scams’ with reports of losses to Scamwatch and other agencies exceeding $60 million in 2018.

Investment scams are the most financially devastating scams at $86 million, an increase of more than 34 percent compared with 2017.

Scammers are hacking businesses’ email systems and impersonating key personnel in emails. They request changes to regular bank account details so that money is transferred to the scammer’s account instead of where it should normally go. Many businesses are caught off guard because the emails appear genuine.

Dating and romance scams also represent significant losses increasing from $42 million in 2017 to $60.5 million in 2018.

“These extraordinary losses show that scammers are causing significant financial and emotional harm to many Australians,” Ms Rickard added.

“Scammers are adapting old scams to new technology, seeking payment through unusual methods and automating scam calls to increase their reach to potential victims.”

In 2018, more than 378,000 scam reports were submitted to the ACCC’s Scamwatch, the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) and other federal and state-based government agencies such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

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Scams cost Australians half a billion dollars

“The ACCC has been working with banks, financial intermediaries and online classified sites to disrupt scams, but this year we, along with the ACMA and ACSC, would also like to see social media platforms and telecommunications providers doing more to limit the ability of scammers to connect with victims,” Ms Rickard said.

The ACCC encourages people to visit www.scamwatch.gov.au to report scams so we can warn others about them and learn more about what to do if they’re targeted by scams.

In late 2018, many thousands of Australian households were hit with automated phone calls from scammers impersonating the ATO threatening arrest for unpaid taxes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Peter O’Dare, MTA NSW Senior Manager Information Technology, via M: 0400 553 482 or E: peter.odare@mtansw.com.au

Source: 1.

Scamwatch, ‘Scams cost Australians half a billion dollars’, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, 2019, https://www.scamwatch.gov. au/news/scams-cost-australians-half-a-billion-dollars (accessed 15 May 2019).

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In November, reports of the ATO scam increased more than 900 percent, indicating the scammers were engaged in a concentrated campaign to scam as many Australians as possible.

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Wage reviews: Know the law On 30 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision to increase all adult weekly rates of pay by 3 percent (level 6 tradesperson rate will be $862.50 per week or $22.70 per hour) effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2019. Junior and apprentice rates will be adjusted proportionately.

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The MTA NSW Employment Relations Department is currently preparing the new wage sheets to reflect these changes and expect to have them available by mid-June. Once completed, and after confirmation of the new rates with the settlement of the FWC orders, Members will be forwarded the 2019 / 2020 Wage Guide. The Wage Guide will also be available for download from the MTA NSW and ERIS websites.

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We reported in the May IR News about the additional claim under the Vehicle Award to adjust junior rates of pay to bring them into alignment with other modern awards. There was a conference of the parties in relation to this matter on 15 May and MTA NSW appeared with our interstate colleagues. As a part of those proceedings it became clear that the issue involving the Vehicle Award junior rates was a broader issue affecting another 18 modern awards, so in a further submission MTA NSW and our interstate colleagues proposed that this matter needed proper consideration at subsequent proceedings. The FWC Expert Panel in the Wage Review 2019 has agreed with this submission and this matter will now be determined at a later date so there will not be an additional increase to junior rates at this time.

Common Member queries on the wage increase We often receive questions about whether the Member has to pay the increase when the Member pays above the Award rate. It is easy to think you don’t have to pay the increase but your employees all hear about the increase and demand the increase. What can you do?

In the June Industrial News we have included a Q & A about the upcoming wage increase and whether legally you have to flow on the increase. This can be a legal minefield if you have agreed to maintain the award rate as a part of the arrangements. Often Members say: “We agreed to pay $40 above the award rate. Can we absorb the increase?

The answer is legally no. This is so because this agreement, verbal or written, is a part of the contract of employment and the employee can go to the Fair Work Ombudsman and seek the award rate increase.

However, if you just said: “Come and work for me and I will pay you a $1000 a week? Can you the absorb the increase? Legally yes, as you can argue that the wage may be used to meet any Award obligations.

However, even then you need to manage expectations. If you have always paid an increase when the award rate is increased, it is hard to make a change.

So, if you are paying above the award rate you might want to break this expectation. This can be done – each situation is different so Members should call MTA NSW Employment Relations to develop a strategy. One of the things you would do in most cases is make it known that there is an annual salary review time, when things like the award rate level are considered. This needs to be at a different time to the award rate increase – most companies do this at Christmas time.

There are a range of other situations when bonus / commission payments are made, so have a look at the Q & A in the June Industrial News available on the MTA NSW website www.mtansw.com.au or on the ERIS website www.eris.com.au.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Albert Baumgartner, MTA NSW Employment Relations Manager, via M: 0414 416 725 or E: albert.baumgartner@mtansw.com.au

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“We are incredibly excited and proud to have launched the brand new SACHS MAX shock absorber range,” Darren Leyshon, Head of IAM Oceania at ZF Services Australia said.

Debuting at April’s Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAE), the SACHS MAX range of big bore heavy duty shock absorbers is designed for standard and raised suspensions.

“Our big bore SACHS shock absorbers have been in Australia for a couple of years now, but in response to customer and market demands, we have expanded the range significantly to provide a more comprehensive offering.

Providing superior handling with maximum safety in extreme conditions and under heavy loads, SACHS MAX has been introduced in response to customer demands for the premium quality SACHS shock absorbers for their off-road, four-wheel-drive and utility vehicles.

“SACHS shock absorbers are now available for some of the most popular off-road and four-wheel-drive vehicles in Australia, and we anticipate the range continuing to expand this year.”

The heavy duty larger bore design of SACHS MAX incorporates larger pistons and cylinders for a more durable shock absorber and a more comfortable and safer ride.

SACHS MAX provides coverage for some of the most popular 4x4s in Australia including the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Land Cruiser, Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-MAX.

This increased bore size results in a reduction in heat and improved consistency under repeated loads.

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What is the PPSR for Dealers?

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the single, national online database that covers the whole of Australia. The PPSR replaced state-based registers like REVs and the VSR and can be used to check vehicles and other second-hand personal property is free from debt, such as machinery.

How much does it cost?

It’s just $2 to do a PPSR search online and PPSR registrations start from $6. Since the PPSR was introduced in 2012, there have been more than 47 million searches and 14 million registrations.

When buying used cars A $2 PPSR check prior to purchase will allow you to make an informed decision about the vehicle you are buying. If the vehicle has a PPSR registration against it, you may need to negotiate with the seller or secured party to ensure that any outstanding debt is paid out of the purchase monies. The PPS law requires the secured party to remove the registration soon after the debt is discharged, but the possibility of delay should be factored in.

Buying from another licensed motor vehicle dealer (MD)?

Dealer licensing laws are different in each State and Territory, but usually require licenced dealers to provide clear title when selling used cars. If there is an encumbrance you will need to comply with any clear title requirements of your state/territory law, before on-selling in your dealership, so factor that in.

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Buying at auction?

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Auctioneer licensing laws also vary in each State, which means that LMVD laws, including the need to provide clear title, might not apply to your auctioneer. This means a vehicle might legally be sold to you at auction with a PPSR registration against it. If so, you need to be sure any security interests will be discharged out of the purchase price, and factor in the time it will take for the secured party to receive their money and remove the registration before you can on-sell it with clear title.

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Buying privately?

It is common for vehicles to be sold / traded privately with a PPSR registration. You need to be sure that your payment will settle the debt, and factor in the time taken for the secured party to receive their money and remove the registration.

How to search • by VIN To search by VIN use the Quick Motor Vehicle Search –it’s easy and can be done on your mobile phone.

This should be factored in to your decision making and business processes.

What you need to do a PPSR check • Debit/credit card ($2.00) • VIN or grantor (name of former owner or name of organisation selling you the used car) • Your email address

New free PPSR search refresh function Waiting for a PPSR registration to be discharged?

• by Grantor If the vehicle was previously used for business purposes (such as a company car), you should also search the PPSR against the former owner of the vehicle (the Grantor). For more information, see searching by organisation grantor.

Need to know if your search results have changed?

If you have conducted a PPSR search you can now check – for free for up to 14 days – to see if your search result has changed since conducting the initial search.

Results are immediate and will display on your screen.

Access is via www.ppsr.gov.au

If you purchase a vehicle with a security interest registered against it, remember: • You should ensure the security interest (registration) is removed prior to on-selling • Once the outstanding debt has been paid, the secured party has five business days to remove the registration from the PPSR • If the secured party does not discharge the registration, you can commence the ‘Amendment Demand’ process.

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The free search refresh function will flag if the results have changed since your initial search. You can then conduct a new $2 search to see what’s changed since your initial search result and download a new search certificate. For more information see search refresh on www.ppsr.gov.au

Gary O’Sullivan, MTA NSW Divisional Manager, via M: 0423 582 183 or E: gary.osullivan@mtansw.com.au

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FEATURES

Where have all the good automotive staff gone?

Over the past few years, many employers in automotive have pondered over this question: Why can’t I get good reliable staff, where is all the new blood for the industry, and why can’t I keep the good ones?

There is no doubt in Australia, but specifically in NSW, that there are currently technical staff deficiencies across all roles from mechanical to paint and panel.

Is it because NSW schools expect the students to stay on to a more mature age, potentially restricting those younger people who would rather leave at 15 years of age and start a trade?

Is it due to the pressures we put on new staff, is it because many workshops are so lean on staff to begin with that induction of new staff is done poorly or in many cases doesn’t happen, is it because once someone starts their new job they are expected to be 100 percent capable from hour one, or is it because of the long hours expected to be at a desk?

Or is it because the school students today are exposed to more technical opportunities where they don’t have to do an apprenticeship for lower dollars in working conditions that include the extreme hot and cold conditions of the Australian seasons?

We are aware many service advisors get good money and perks but many begin their day from before 7am and clock off after 6pm, often having to do half day Saturdays. Could this be impacting on staff personal lives?

Or is it simply that the trade path has lost some of its appeal in comparison to university or higher education pathways? Or pressure from parents?

Are the increasing pressures from the vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) to achieve new car sales quotas putting additional stress in the sales areas, with sales people sometimes working 13 days in a row to try to meet these targets?

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Why is this?

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While many of these salary packages can convince an automotive person to move from their current place of employment to the dealerships or workshops, why can’t they keep them engaged? Statistically, many large businesses experience 30 – 120 percent staff attrition in some front-facing customer roles. This is staggering and extremely disruptive for the business and the relationship with the customer, as well as being very costly.

It’s not only technically qualified staff that are becoming rarer, it’s also the other 50 plus roles that support automotive businesses from administration clerks, phone staff, human resources, detailers, service advisors, management and sales people through to pre-delivery nontechnical staff.

Is it also because of the pressure the Dealer Principles have from OEMs to achieve their net promoter scores (NPS) imposed by the brands?

Does this drive additional unnecessary pressure and focus into the service workshops?

When we have conversations with our Members, many tell us they are struggling to attract non-technical staff, even though they offer competitive salaries, provide fair to good work conditions, with many offering career advancements along with drive cars and other perks of the trade.

Perhaps its all or some of these reasons that over time, culturally, is making the industry unpalatable for the next generation of automotive staff? Through word of mouth or vented industry frustrations, the negative pressures of the automotive world are seeping quicker into future potential staff.

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The culture of the whole industry and each workshop needs to reflect a positive, supportive, fair and rewarding environment to ensure we can attract and more importantly, retain team members.

MTA NSW recognises that we have a role to play and are currently working with ten NSW schools with Year 11 and 12 students to offer automotive technical training for those with automotive pathway interests. Being a Registered Training Organisation allows us to train over 1,200 active apprentices but many more are still required.

Importantly, we have listened to our Members and are working on a recruitment model that, when completed, will assist Members in recruitment, induction, training, profiling and placing better skilled employees and free up the time of our Members to focus on doing business.

Over the rest of 2019/2020 we will work to develop this MTA NSW recruitment model to ensure we can address the growing employment gap; we want our industry that we are proud to service, to continue to grow and attract the best people with the right skills and attitudes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION David Rodger, MTA NSW General Manager Operations, via M: 0431 284 990 or E: david.rodger@mtansw.com.au

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IR UPDATE

IR Update

2019 Annual Wage Review On 30 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision to increase all adult weekly rates of pay by 3 percent (level 6 tradesperson rate will be $862.50 per week or $22.70 per hour) effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2019. Junior and apprentice rates will be adjusted proportionately.

The MTA NSW Employment Relations Department is currently preparing the new wage sheets to reflect these changes and expect to have them available by mid-June. Once completed, and after confirmation of the new rates with the settlement of the FWC orders, Members will be forwarded the 2019 / 2020 Wage Guide. The Wage Guide will also be available for download from the MTA NSW and ERIS websites.

We reported in the May IR News about the additional claim under the Vehicle Award to adjust junior rates of pay to bring them into alignment with other modern awards. There was a conference of the parties in relation to this matter on 15 May and MTA NSW appeared with our interstate colleagues. As a part of those proceedings it became clear that the issue involving the Vehicle Award junior rates was a broader issue affecting another 18 modern awards, so in a further submission MTA NSW and our interstate colleagues proposed that this matter needed proper consideration at subsequent proceedings. The FWC Expert Panel in the Wage Review 2019 has agreed with this submission and this matter will now be determined at a later date so there will not be an additional increase to junior rates at this time.

Long service leave – new precedent In the April edition of the Industrial News we reported regarding a new precedent by the South Australia South Australian Employment Tribunal decided on February 11, 2019 in Meruga v Broens SA Pty Ltd [2019] SAET 19. Additional information is available in the April edition of the Industrial News.

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For Members that only operate in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), all employees have their long service leave covered under the ACT Long Service Leave Act 1976 so the following information is not relevant.

Long service leave entitlements are complicated with different Federal and State legal instruments and the entitlement for long service leave has been maintained under the National Employment Standards (NES) as ‘preserved’ entitlements under Division 9 – Long Service Leave of the NES. This has meant that many of our Members that were members as at March 26, 2006 maintain coverage for long service leave entitlements under the Vehicle Industry, Repair Services and Retail (Long Service Leave) Award 1977 (LSL Award) for their Vehicle Award employees under this ‘preserved’ instrument.

MTA NSW Employment Relations has always interpreted that the entitlement to long service leave and the applicable instrument is determined as at December 31, 2009, the ‘test time’ under the FW Act based on the “circumstances of employment” at that time.

However, the decision in Meruga has determined differently and applied the SA Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA LSL Act) to someone that became award-free towards the end of their employment. The employee had been a long serving employee (11.5 years) under the LSL Award and had become an award-free employee for 18 months and was then terminated. He successfully claimed that all of his service was covered under the SA LSL Act at the higher standard provided under that legislation. A very lucrative payout which creates a potentially nasty precedent for our Members (unless the decision is appealed).

Greater care will need to be taken when employees change their “circumstances of employment” as this will mean a change to entitlement.

This could benefit the employee but equally, if Meruga is correct, under the LSL Award if an employee changes to part time or casual at the end of employment, they may actually lose any long service leave entitlement.

To apply things in this way is likely to lead to a very unfair outcome for the employee. It could also lead potentially to underpayment claims and further litigation until the position is determined. The recommended approach for members is: 1. Maintain any accrued entitlement under the LSL Award when the employee was full time.

2. As a result, once the employee has more than 10 years of service we recommend that administratively Members preserve the entitlement, and if the employee subsequently becomes a part time or casual employee, accruals then cease, but the preserved entitlement is maintained and paid out when the employee leaves.

3. Where a change is being considered to an employee’s terms of employment, Members need to consider the implication of the change if the employee becomes, let’s say an award free manager, and the entitlement now potentially applies under the NSW Long Service Leave Act. 4. Make the employee aware of the implications of the change on their entitlements (especially if the employee is moving to part time or casual where they have already accrued entitlements as a full-time employee) to avoid this being a barrier to the change from full time to part time or casual as may be desired by the employee or the company.

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of benefit for Members to be able to establish that they are covered by the LSL Award and that the LSL Award continues to operate as previously interpreted.

MTA NSW Employment Relations on P: 02 9016 9000 or E: eradvice@mtansw.com.au

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Superannuation now payable on annual Leave loading In March 2019, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has advised they have a new position on whether superannuation is payable on annual leave loading. Previously, the ATO website had stated that annual leave loading is not subject to superannuation. More details are available in the April Industrial News.

The new position is that annual leave loading is subject to superannuation unless the employer has written evidence that annual leave loading is intended to compensate employees for a lost opportunity to work overtime while on leave.

Most employers in the vehicle industry pay annual leave loading to employees because it is a minimum requirement under the applicable award. Most modern awards, including the Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Services and Retail Award 2010 and the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 do not specifically state that annual leave loading is intended to compensate an employee for a lost opportunity to work overtime.

Fortunately, the ATO have acknowledged the uncertainty around this topic and have stated that it will not be applying ATO compliance resources to scrutinise the purpose of leave loading for previous quarters, but advise employers to obtain evidence as soon as possible.

Recommendation The MTA NSW recommendation is that Members now change their payroll systems or practices so that superannuation is now paid on the annual leave loading paid during employment commencing from April 1, 2019.

MTA NSW will keep Members informed of any changes to this position in the event there is a move to alter the annual leave loading provision in awards.

MTA NSW prepares personalised employment relations courses for our Members’ and facilitates these courses on our Members’ sites. If you are in need of some training, contact the Employment Relations Department to discuss the possibility of a course being created for your business.

Courses such as: • Preventing ullying, harassment and discrimination • Managing your workplace safety obligations • Recruitment and managing termination of employment • Know your award The Employment Relations Department at MTA NSW also provides on the job audits and training. This service is called PERT – Personalised Employment Relations Training. This service involves an experienced advisor coming to your site to inspect your HR and payroll records and providing recommendations for improvement.

The cost for our PERT service and training is highly competitive. If you are interested in either of these services, please call the MTA NSW Employment Relations Department on P: 1300 682 679 or E: eradvice@mtansw.com.au

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This recommendation is made because of the risk of scrutiny in the future by the ATO, the potential underpayment claims, and the potential breach of the Superannuation Guarantee Legislation. We also feel that because the current award provisions do not explicitly provide that it is meant to compensate for lost overtime opportunity, we cannot defend Members against such underpayment claims and legislative breach.

Personalised training and HR / Payroll audits

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FEATURES

Member Spotlight:

Resto Pros Lucas Sanders and Natasha Keoller are owner operators of Resto Pros, an automotive restoration and custom fabrication workshop situated in Hanwood, NSW. Resto Pros provide dedicated specialist services for complete end-toend restoration of vintage and classic vehicles, and have been an MTA NSW Member since 2018.

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Natasha and Lucas opened their restoration garage in May 2016. Initially, it was only Lucas and Natasha on the tools but within six months they had hired an additional full-time employee and a part time mechanic.

Within two years, Natasha and Lucas have grown their business substantially, providing end to end restoration services encompassing mechanical, body work, paint work and interiors (trim).

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In early 2018, Resto Pros upgraded their business and began development planning for the expansion of their premises, set to increase their workspace four-fold. The building was completed in December 2018 and by this time, Resto Pros’ employed six full time workers, plus casual contractors across disciplines including metal fabrication and engineering, panel beaters, spray painters, mechanics and upholsterers, and are looking to expand their workforce yet again.

Their schedule is and has always been extremely demanding, taking restoration bookings up to 12 to 18 months in advance.

Resto Pros currently have twelve jobs underway, four of which are ‘Resto Rescues©’ - a title Natasha uses to reference vehicles that have had attempted restoration work done on them and are then taken to Resto Pros to be corrected and completed.

To date they have repaired and restored (part or full) over 50 vehicles that have come from various locations across the country, and produced by Australian, American, English, German, French, and Japanese manufacturers.

Resto Pros have a reputation for being experts in their field and MTA NSW support them in their continued business growth, excellence and success.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION E: info@restopros.com.au or visit their Facebook page @resotprosonthego

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The Model D Tractor before the restoration

Model D Tractor stripped down for restoration

The legend runs on: Model D tractor restored 88 Years ago the Gallinagh family’s passion for tractors started growing With a brand new 1929 John Deere Model D tractor added to their West Australian property, they went about putting it to many and varied uses to make their farming life easier. After more than 30 years of service it was sent out to pasture (literally) and in the process, was ravaged by the elements for another 50 years. Then in 2009, Vince Gallinagh‘s enthusiasm for restoring antique machinery, coupled with his childhood memories, sparked a restoration journey to return the family’s original tractor to its former glory. With 2018 commemorating 100 years of John Deere building tractors, it is fitting that we can share the story of this local piece of agricultural history.

Every part received some much needed TLC

The tractor Talking with Vince and his wife Sue while they were enjoying a relaxing fishing trip north of Bunbury earlier this year, it was intriguing to get their personal insights into the journey of their ‘family’ tractor through time.

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The 1929 Model D was purchased for approximately £400 (just over AU$700) by Vince’s father, Joe Gallinagh, and shipped from the US to Fremantle in 1930 during the great depression. After arriving at the port, the tractor was placed on a train and hauled up to the Gallinagh family farm in Dowerin, in the central Wheatbelt region of West Australia.

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Packed with cutting edge features for its time, one of the most notable assets of the machine was its interchangeable wheels: ‘steels’ with cleats for ploughing and ‘rubbers’ for seeding and harvesting. Even in these first models, ease of use was paramount, Vince noted that “changing the wheels was a matter of undoing a three inch nut, slide off, and slide on – pretty easy.”

The Model D spent much of its life dragging a log for land clearing. Vince added “(it was) such a reliable tractor, actually quite powerful 30HP, others (were) not as powerful… they were easy to start, no shot-gun shells or crank, just put the choke on, swing the fly-wheel and bang, away she went.”

The restoration of the Model D Tractor continues

After approximately 30 years of action, including a relocation to a new family property in Corrigin in May 1949, the family stopped commercial use of the Model D around 1960, but even then it didn’t rest. The tractor was repurposed and spent the next six years or so running a belt driven water pump taking water from the dam to a tank for garden watering on the property. Plus it spent time cutting chaff hay for the horses and cattle.

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The Model D Tractor has a fresh coat of paint

The Model D gets new rubber treads

Vince Gallinagh behind the wheel of the restored Model D

The restoration

Onwards and Upwards

The next phase of the tractor’s life was not its finest. Unneeded and all but forgotten, the Model D lay parked under a big Salmon Gum in a creek bed for approximately 35 years. The years were not kind as you would expect. In 1996, concerned that a piece of history was going to rack and ruin before their eyes, Sue suggested that it might be wise to bring the tractor up and put it in their shed.

The now restored Model D is still kept in Vince’s shed but is available for public viewing at least once a year at the Corrigin Agricultural Show on the Ag Implements Narembeen (Local John Deere dealer) display. It’s an intriguing piece that is popular with visitors when started up. This old tractor still brings a lot of pleasure to a lot of people and it is a credit to Vince and Sue for their dedication to preserving a fantastic piece of Western Australian history.

Once towed to its new home, Vince started to dabble with it as time permitted, pulling the head off the engine and getting it running.

However, it did stay in its rusty condition in the back of the shed for a while yet. Vince would cast an eye over it every now and again while he turned the engine over to check it was still in working order.

Even in this rusty state it still managed to help the family, being used to transport Father Christmas to give out presents on a couple of occasions when a big Gallinagh Family Christmas was held. When they say big, they mean big - 96 family descendants converging for a celebration of mammoth proportions, with the tractor of course being a major talking point

Further to the family’s John Deere Model D Tractor, Vince has restored a collection of other historical machines including a rare Chamberlain 6G Tractor and two Chamberlain 9G Tractors. At this rate, the Gallinagh’s might need to invest in a bigger shed. Vince added, “I love old gear and I love restoring it… I’ve got a bit of history there.”

If you would like to see the Gallinagh’s Model D tractor for yourself, you can find it on display at the Corrigin Agricultural Show in the first week of September 2019.

The legend runs on.

Vince got his hands on the final parts required in March 2011, just in time to show off his handy work at the local Rotary Club Vintage Show in April. The cleats came off, and the rubbers went on and it was ready to parade around the local town oval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at JohnDeere.com or in Australia at JohnDeere.com.au.

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In 2009, Vince and Sue thought they could finally ‘semi’ retire. It was then that Vince got to work on finishing the restoration. The engine was painstakingly restored. The radiator had a tiny seep around the gasket on the head tank but the brass core was still as good as new and has been kept as the original. Parts like mud guards and foot plates were sourced from John Deere in America. Carnamah local, Hal Walton, who owned a local John Deere dealership at the time and was a fellow restoration enthusiast, was another critical connection to sourcing the necessary parts to do the job right.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie v12 turns the hypercar engine up to 11,100

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With development of its new V12 progressing apace the time is right to reveal some closely guarded secrets of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s extraordinary powerplant. Developed in conjunction with longtime technical partner Cosworth, the new V12 had to satisfy a simple, yet extraordinary brief: to create the ultimate expression of the internal combustion engine.

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The resulting engine is an absolute masterpiece. Displacing 6.5-litres the 65° V12 sets exceptional new standards for maximum rpm and specific output with a certified peak power output of 1000bhp (or 153.8 bhp-perlitre) at a mind-blowing 10,500rpm, before continuing on to a maximum rpm figure of 11,100: figures that are unprecedented for a naturallyaspirated, emissions-compliant road car application. Peak torque is 740Nm at 7,000rpm. With these peak outputs purely delivered by the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), Aston Martin Valkyrie’s performance figures will be further boosted by a battery hybrid system, details of which will be revealed later in the development programme.

Cosworth’s F1 expertise is also evidenced in the Aston Martin Valkyrie engine’s weight, which also set new standards. Given the engine is a fully stressed element of the car (remove the engine and there is nothing joining the front wheels to the back!) and the level of technology in the combustion system, keeping weight down was a huge challenge.

Especially as the programme actively avoided use of extreme materiel alloys which are so new that material properties over time are unproven.

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Aside from the major castings - block, cylinder heads, sump and structural cam covers - the majority of the engine’s internal components are machined from solid material. These include Titanium conrods and F1 -spec pistons. Not only does this allow the use of material with ideal properties, but the ultra-fine machining process means greater consistency and components optimised for minimum mass and maximum strength. The result is an engine that weighs just 206kg. By way of comparison, Cosworth’s 3.0 litre V10 F1 engines (the last before weight limits were imposed by the FIA) weighed 97Kg. If scaled-up to 6.5 litres this pure race engine would weigh 210kg.

Bruce Wood, Cosworth Managing Director, said of the project: “Being asked to create a naturally aspirated V12 engine fit for what will surely be one of the most iconic cars of all time is an immense source of pride for Cosworth. Decades in F1 taught us to expect a pretty demanding specification from someone with Adrian Newey’s unsurpassed track record, but when we started talking about specifics of power, weight,

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One of the best examples of the painstaking optimisation involved is the billet machined crankshaft. Starting life as a solid steel bar 170mm diameter and 775mm long, it is first roughed out, then heat treated, finish machined, heat treated again, gear ground, final ground and superfinished. Upon completion 80 per cent of the original bar has been machined away and some six months have passed, but the end product is a crankshaft that’s an astonishing 50 per cent lighter than that used in the Aston Martin One-77’s V12 - itself a Cosworth-developed evolution of Aston Martin’s series production V12 and, for a time, the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine.

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emissions compliance and durability combined with ever harder and sometimes conflicting targets, we knew this would be a challenge like no other. It’s been a fantastic partnership between Aston Martin, Red Bull and Cosworth with each party bringing a distinct clarity of vision that has proved essential in delivering an internal combustion engine way beyond anything previously seen in a road car application.”

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Dr. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group Chief Executive Officer, said of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s V12 engine: “To anyone with a drop of petrol in their blood, a highrevving naturally aspirated V12 is the absolute pinnacle. Nothing sounds better or encapsulates the emotion and excitement of the internal combustion engine more completely. Despite the apparently insurmountable challenges it presented, there was never any question that the Aston Martin Valkyrie would make do with anything less. From the outset the team at Cosworth were unflinching in their commitment to achieving benchmarks which pushed the boundaries of the possible. The result is a quite extraordinary engine. One which I doubt will ever be surpassed.”

Evoking the spine-tingling, ultra-high-revving F1 engines of the 1990s, but benefitting from two decades of progress in design, material and manufacturing expertise, the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s 1000bhp V12 is a masterpiece, from one of the world’s most illustrious engine builders: an internal combustion engine without peer for a hypercar without precedent.

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• New naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre 65° V12 produces 1000bhp • Maximum RPM – 11,100

• Hits all programme targets for emissions compliance and durability

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• Developed in conjunction with Cosworth using proven F1 knowledge, materials and methods Engine is fully-stressed element of the chassis, yet weighs just 206kg

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GM Holden designers race into the future with Bathurst ‘Time Attack’ Concept racer Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Holden’s first win at Bathurst in 1968, GM Holden’s design team has explored the technological potential of the future through the stunning virtual ‘Time Attack’ Concept racer – conceived and executed entirely in-house at GM Holden.

Unlike the conventional format of the current endurance race cars, the Holden Time Attack concept racer is envisioned as a single-lap tearaway, pitted against the clock. This type of racing is commonly known as Time Attack in motorsport circles.

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The Holden Time Attack concept racer was developed entirely virtually, using sophisticated simulation technology and driven by the world-class expertise within GM Holden’s Melbourne design studio.

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GM Holden’s Design Director, Richard Ferlazzo explains: “The technology we employ today has transformed the way we design cars. We have the ability to simulate a car’s appearance, technology and dynamics in convincing animations, which enables us to deliver better designs in a shorter time. A large part of our work is advanced design and we use this technology to develop concept designs for our parent company, General Motors. This concept is a digital advertisement for the advanced skills, capability and technology of the GM Holden team”.

Holden has a long and storied history of creating crowd-pleasing concept vehicles dating back to the iconic Holden Hurricane concept of 1969, with traditional motor shows the typical platform for debuting them to Australia. As times have changed, so has Holden’s approach to developing concept vehicles.

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“The cessation of motor shows in Australia left a hole in our automotive culture in some ways and we lost a forum to showcase our passion and creativity to the Australian public with physical concept cars. However, with the realism and detail achievable through modern technology, I felt we could still deliver uniquely Holden concepts via virtual technology and digital media,” said Ferlazzo.

Ferlazzo set a challenge for his talented design team to explore a futuristic race car using the latest emerging technologies around the world and was impressed with the proposal from lead designer, Ewan Kingsbury.

“Ewan perfectly captured the essence of what we wanted to achieve; an expressive, futuristic design which also displays innovative engineering solutions. Concepts are always meant to push the boundaries but are even more impactful when they are feasible and this concept is plausible as an advanced racer of the future,” said Ferlazzo.

The concept was developed with technical input from GM Holden’s Engineering team and the final design was validated with a digitallyprinted 3D model. The finishing touch is a stunningly realistic video, created by GM Holden’s design visualisation team, of the Time Attack concept racer lapping the iconic Mount Panorama circuit.

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“Automotive design and engineering remains a core strength and competitive advantage for Holden and for Australia. The Time Attack concept racer is an illustration of how we can utilise cutting-edge technology to develop transportation solutions for the future. You can see from the extremely detailed approach to incorporating the advanced technology in our Time Attack concept racer that this is more than just a visual exercise. Holden’s recent announcement of the expansion of 150 new engineers to our advanced vehicle development team means we have the talent, resources and technology to continue delivering to that charter,” concluded Ferlazzo.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Daniel Cotterill, Senior Manager Product Communications GM Holden P: +61 438 920 480 or E: daniel.cotterill@gm.com or visit www.media.holden.com.au

900 kilograms (without driver)

Performance

Technical highlights Simulated mount panorama lap time: 1:29.30 0-100km/h: 1.25 sec Top speed: 480km/h Maximum Lateral G-Force: 6.5G Maximum Braking G-Force: 6G Powertrain:

Motors

250kW Axial flux permanent magnet electric motor drives x 4 (Inboard mounted) Total output – 1000kW (1Megawatt) / 1340HP 3240Nm total motor torque 5000RPM Maximum revolutions Enables full programmable torque vectoring traction control at each corner

Gearboxes

3-Speed Planetary automatic shift gearboxes x 4 Ratios 1st 2.97:1, 2nd 1.7:1, 3rd 1:1 First gear ratio enables 9620Nm total axle torque at launch Gearbox casing integrated into chassis structure

Power source

Reconfigurable Graphene hybrid power pack 1MW power output, 90MJ usable charge capacity

Fast Recharge

Fully recharged in 90 seconds (1000kW, 800V, 1250A)

Motor cooling

Longitudinal Heat Exchangers x 2 Liquid-to-Gas Phase Change Cooling, low drag, full pass-through

Brakes

Carbon/Carbon Hydraulic Discs x 4 Electrical Heating of pad and rotor in pits and on out-lap to conserve energy Full Regenerative capability on all axles, can provide up to 2.0G braking force

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Weight

Structure Chassis

Carbon Fibre composite with cellulose Honeycomb Core Full Integrated safety cell and crash structure, utilising stressed powertrain components

Suspension

Carbon Fibre Double Wishbone all-round, aerodynamically engineered profiles Titanium CNC’d Uprights with bushed underbody mounts Pushrod / bellcrank activated hydraulic active suspension actuators. Computer controlled programmable ride height adjustment, anti-dive, anti-squat, anti-roll Electric Power Steering

Body

Carbon-Fibre/Kevlar Composite panels with polycarbonate graphene coated upper

Underbody

Full carbon fibre / Kevlar composite quad-venturi underbody, with flexible co-moulded membranes at body and chassis junctions Underbody is structurally mounted to suspension uprights at all four corners, enabling full aero load to be applied directly to each wheel Torsional twist capability enables underbody to maintain consistent relationship to ground even with extreme road camber change

Wheels

310/700 R18 Slick tires all round Carbon fibre composite rims Active wheel fairings support low drag or brake cooling positions Wheel fairing supported by a Kevlar/Elastane woven skin enabling consistent low drag performance whilst supporting full wheel steering and suspension movement

Aerodynamics

Low frontal area with all powertrain components on centre-line in driver’s frontal area ‘shadow’ full active downforce generation via ground effects technology Ultra-high downforce levels achieved via electrically powered cyclo-gyro fans Rubber skirts control air-bleed and enhance ground effect Four individually controllable fans accelerate airflow through four venturi tunnels to enhance downforce at lower speeds Fans enable programmable and constantly tuneable centre-of-pressure Cyclo-gyro fans with actuated blades enabling variable thrust direction and force Fans powered by four switch reluctance motors (SRM), each up to 50kW, 50,000rpm, 92 percent efficient hydraulically actuated variable-position rear wing with air-braking capability Lift-drag ratio of underbody aero components in excess of 90:1

Miscellaneous: Active matrix laser units with yellow ‘Endurance’ tint

Rear lighting

LED Matrix display – programmable pixels

Driver assistance

Augmented reality helmet: 3D graphics projected onto helmet visor to enable graphics overlay in real-time. Essential technical information provided in addition to racing line and braking zone benchmarks.

Integrated full steering wheel inputs to control all mechanical and aerodynamic systems via presets.

Six-point safety harness.

Telemetry and camera mast to enable constant uplink and data transmission and in-car filming

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All-new Ford Escape brings style and substance to small SUVS With the reveal of the stylish new Escape, featuring the small SUV’s bestever performance, flexibility and smart new technology, it appears Ford is reinventing the model that helped drive the popularity of the segment.

The Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020, a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant, and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity.

“This all-new Escape brings a sleeker, sportier design with the capability to take you on just about any of your life’s adventures,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s President, North America. “With the class-leading hybrid powertrains, customers will spend less time at the petrol station and more time on the road.”

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To create a sportier look for the all-new Escape, designers turned to some of the most high- profile sports cars in the Ford showroom. The shield-shaped trapezoidal grille is inspired by the sixth-generation Mustang, while the lower front end borrows from Ford GT. Compared to the current model, the all-new Escape stands lower, wider and longer.

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With a sloped roofline, optimised liftgate spoiler and strake, and efficient underbody, the all-new Escape is the most aerodynamic to date.

Meanwhile, it sheds more than 90 kilograms from the current model, due in part to the extensive use of high-strength, lightweight steel.

Every model in the lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost® engines or the all-new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 640 kilometres per tank. The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 885 kilometres.

New powertrains and transmission systems, a reduction in weight, improved aerodynamics and updated suspension system all contribute to one undeniable fact: this is the best-performing, most fun-to-drive Escape ever.

Petrol engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. EcoBoost-equipped models get a new quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth, responsive shifting, while every Escape receives an all-new suspension and improved isolation with a new isolated rear subframe.

“This new vehicle performs like no other Escape before,” said Jim Hughes, Escape Chief Program Engineer. “It’s quick, it’s responsive and, in staying true to the standard set by three generations of Escapes before it, it’s a heck of a lot of fun to drive.”

The new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, available on Titanium, is projected to produce 250 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque, while turning in a 0-60 kph time up to 10 percent faster than the outgoing Escape 2.0-liter.

When properly configured, it is rated to tow 1,590 kilograms.

The all-new 1.5-liter EcoBoost, standard on S, SE and SEL, is projected to produce 180 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque. When properly configured, it is rated to tow 907 kilograms. To help conserve fuel, the 1.5-liter EcoBoost debuts cylinder deactivation, a Ford first for North America, which senses when one cylinder isn’t needed and shuts it down automatically. The system can activate or deactivate a cylinder in 14 milliseconds to maintain a smooth ride. Horsepower and torque ratings are based on premium fuel per SAE J1349 standard. Results may vary.

SE Sport and Titanium models come standard with Ford’s innovative fourth-generation hybrid propulsion system, which includes an allnew 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle hybrid engine and electronic continuously

The plug-in hybrid variant, available on every trim level except S and SE Sport, projects a best- in-class EPA-estimated range of at least 30 miles in electric-only mode. Escape Plug-In Hybrid has a Level 1 / Level 2 AC charging port. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charge, charge time drops to roughly 3.5 hours.

Hybrid models feature four EV modes that allow customers to select the settings most suitable for their individual needs. This means: • In Auto EV mode, the vehicle decides whether to run on gas or electric power • In EV now mode, drivers can operate on all-electric driving • In EV later mode, drivers can switch to full gas-powered driving to conserve electric miles for later • In all-new EV charge mode, drivers can continue to charge the battery while driving and generate electric-only miles to use later

Unrivaled flexibility Sliding second-row seats in gas engine-powered models allow rear-seat passengers to enjoy best-in-class maximum second-row legroom with the seats in the full rearward position, plus increased knee clearance and footwell length for a more comfortable ride.

With the second-row seats in the full forward position, the rear cargo area extends roughly six inches to offer 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space in gas engine-powered models (cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution). The cargo area was designed to accommodate four sets of golf clubs or a full-size dog crate.

Smartest Escape Ever With a selectable drive mode system standard across the lineup, Escape makes it easy for owners to create the ride experience they desire – or the one that conditions demand. Modes are tailored for normal, eco, sport and slippery, plus snow and sand conditions.

Titanium models are available with an all-new heads-up display, a firstfor-Ford in North America. The feature that projects information onto a 6-inch screen, giving drivers easy access to important information such as vehicle speed without taking their eyes off the road.

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variable transmission. The front-wheel-drive hybrid model is projected to produce a combined system horsepower of 198, and a top speed of 140 kph in electric-only mode.

Class-exclusive driver-assist technologies include available Active Park Assist 2.0 and Evasive Steering Assist. Active Park Assist 2.0 allows the driver to park in a parallel or perpendicular spot with the touch of a button, without having to work the steering wheel, gear shifter, gas or brake pedal. Evasive Steering Assist detects a slower-moving or stationary vehicle ahead and provides steering support that can assist the driver to avoid an imminent collision.

Escape comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360TM, and makes available other driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control with stopand-go and lane-centering.

FordPass ConnectTM is a standard feature that provides 4G LTE WiFi for up to 10 mobile devices with compatible wireless subscription service. FordPass Connect also gives drivers remote access to their Escape, allowing them to use their smartphone to lock, unlock, locate and start the vehicle, as well as monitor key vehicle diagnostics.

Drivers and passengers can keep compatible mobile devices charged with an available wireless charging pad in the front centre console. Also available are type A and type C USB charging ports as well as three 12volt charging sockets.

The all-new Escape Hybrid packages its liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery smartly below the second-row seats rather than occupying a significant portion of the cargo area. The briefcase- shaped battery in the standard hybrid measures approximately one-third the size of the old Escape Hybrid battery.

An 8-inch touch screen – standard on SE models and above – shares information with the available 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster, which displays important vehicle information such as speedometer and fuel level. It uses 3D animated graphics to indicate the drive mode.

Despite a slight drop in vehicle height and with the hybrid battery packaged below, the engineering team was able to increase headroom throughout. First- and second-row headroom, shoulder room and hip room all improve versus the current Escape.

Available SYNC® 3 is compatible with available features such as Apple CarPlayTM, Android AutoTM, Ford+Alexa and Waze navigation. For music lovers, Escape offers an available 575-watt 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System.

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BUSINESS PARTNERS INDEX

BUSINESS PARTNERS INDEX The Business Partner Program is a preferred supplier program designed to assist MTA NSW Members’ source products and services more readily through our easy-to-use guide, updated and published within the MTA Journal.

Business Partners are selected suppliers to the industry who have specialised products and services required by our Members. Business Partners are reputable companies who supply quality goods and services. Save time and money – use our Business Partner Index to access the supplier you require.

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To help you take your business to the next level, MTA NSW members can benefit from direct access to a dedicated CommBank Relationship Manager and team of banking specialists. They’ll work with you through every stage of your business life cycle. You’ll also receive 24/7 Australian based phone support for all your business banking needs.

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