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NSW COVID-19 restrictions extended for another week until 16 July 2021

09 Jul 2021

Whilst these restrictions limit the movement of people, Members should note that their businesses can remain open during this time. Additionally, where an employee cannot reasonably work from home, they are still permitted and required to attend the workplace.

Current NSW stay at home provisions – July 2021- Customer communication templates

07 Jul 2021

MTA NSW remains ready to support your business and your customers – particularly during the current stay at home provisions in place across Greater Sydney.

Stay at Home Restrictions in Greater Sydney and other restrictions upon Members’ businesses

30 Jun 2021

Over the last week there have been a number of Public Health Orders (PHO) issued by the New South Wales Government as a consequence of the COVID 19 outbreak. These PHO’s have covered everything from QR Codes and face masks, to stay at home limitations.

New COVID-19 Rules in force from 11:59pm on 25th June 2021

25 Jun 2021

Members will be aware that the New South Wales premier today announced a raft of new restrictions imposed for the period from 11.59pm 25th June, 2021 until 11.59pm on Friday 2nd July, 2021.

Government Priority Skilled Migration List

25 Jun 2021

The lack of any automotive occupation on the Government's latest Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL) is a slap in the face to thousands of Australian automotive businesses struggling to meet demand and keep the nation moving and connected.

A New Era for Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Choice

17 Jun 2021

The ground-breaking legislation fulfils a government commitment for a mandatory scheme to compel car manufacturers to share technical service and repair information with all qualified Australian repairers.

Government Announcement of Franchising Code of Conduct Reforms

01 Jun 2021

The changes announced follow on from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ ‘Fairness in Franchising’ report and further enhances franchisee protections and put some franchisors on notice to improve engagement and conduct.

Transformation to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility under threat

21 May 2021

According to a major report into the nation's automotive industry, Australia's transition to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility faces threats from severe skill shortages, structural adjustment across 13 industry segments and a lack of cohesive national planning.

Federal Budget Overview 2021 - 2022

12 May 2021

The Federal Government has announced a number of measures targeting small businesses, or of potential benefit to small businesses, in its 2021-22 Budget.