It has been a whirlwind start to 2023 on the advocacy front, with MTA Queensland now working closely with its state counterparts to tackle the critical policy issues at the national level. We have already delivered a Federal Pre-Budget Submission, Australian Apprenticeship Services and Support Discussion Paper, and a submission on the Inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education and Training, and members can be assured we are working hard to fight for their interests.
At the State level, we are working on numerous issues at the bequest of our members, including the Review of the Written Off Vehicle scheme, continuation of three months’ registration for Dealers, Electric Vehicle rebates and its current exclusion of Demonstrator Vehicles and, most recently, we posted a submission on the Inquiry into the Liquid Fuel Supply (Minimum Biobased Petrol Content) Amendment Bill 2022, which you can read HERE.
You may have also seen media attention of late around rising DPF/DPD and catalytic converter theft and odometer fraud. We have engaged with the Police Commissioner and Department of Transport on these issues respectively and we will keep members updated on outcomes. If you suspect you have been the victim of odometer fraud, please don’t forget to submit any evidence to our Report Odometer Fraud platform.
I am also pleased to announce that nominations are open for our Auto Women scholarships! These scholarships are an opportunity for two women in the automotive industry to further their leadership credentials and career prospects, and you can nominate now HERE.
And finally, I would like to thank our members in Hervey Bay and Bundaberg who attended our first regional discussions for the year. Both Rod and I came away
with some interesting learnings that will help us in our pursuit of providing tailored support for the automotive industry.
13 March 2023