Contact: Matt Hobbs, MTAA CEO
Email: matt.hobbs@mtaa.com.au
Tel: 03 9829 1250
Mobile: 0419 608 845
Postal: 650 Victoria Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
In late 2021, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) applied for and received a $1 million grant from the Australian Government’s Product Stewardship Innovation Fund to undertake extensive research and consultation towards the design of a national product stewardship scheme for end-of-life motor vehicles.
This report represents a summary of the completed research and design work.
The Australian Government has rolled out major changes to the New Energy Apprenticeships Program (NEAP) to better equip automotive apprentices and businesses for the upcoming surge of electric vehicles.
With 2 million+ EVs expected on roads by 2030, the changes will ensure apprentices are EV-ready through hands-on exposure and training, backed by generous financial incentives.
From 1 June 2024, businesses only need to provide meaningful EV experience to qualify apprentices for up to $10,000 in support payments. Employers also get wage subsidies until 30 June 2024 and a hiring incentive after. These measures complement the $60m charging fund and more support is coming.
Tyre retailers sell new and reconditioned tyres (not retreads) for passenger cars, utility vehicles, SUVs, vans, buses, trucks and motorcycles. Tyre retailers can also undertake fitting services such as wheel balances and alignments (Youren, M. IBISworld, Nov 2019).
Passenger car rental and hiring firms’ principle activities are leasing, hiring or renting out passenger cars (sedans, hatchbacks, station wagons, SUVs and minibuses) without drivers. This industry summary does not include car leasing firms (Yeoh, Y.H. IBISworld, Apr 2020).
Industry operators chiefly sell new or used parts and accessories (including automotive air conditioning and automotive batteries) for motor vehicles, motorcycles and scooters. They also sell automotive air conditioning and automotive batteries. Industry involved in the sale of tyres and tubes for motor vehicles, motorcycles and scooters, and the installation of car audio systems and automotive airconditioners is not included. (Youren, M. IBISworld. Oct 2019).