With our longstanding vision to be Queensland’s most engaged industry body, we understand that genuine engagement starts with opportunity. This year has seen a focus on creating more opportunities for members to participate in industry discussions and present their views on the issues that impact them, while also engaging in conversations with fellow local businesses.
We recently hosted members and stakeholders from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba regions for a series of engaging discussion sessions. It was fantastic being able to connect face-to-face with so many members, and we were able to take away some great learnings about topics at their heart, including inadequate Safety Certificate fees for carrying out inspections, the integrity of inspections and safety of the vehicle, and written-off vehicles. A big thank you to all who attended.
Our regular Divisional Committee meetings also continue to gain great momentum, with specially chosen guest speakers driving increased attendance and participation. Our latest RVID meeting was attended by the Qld Police, who discussed the ongoing threat of Diesel Particulate Diffusers (DPF/DPD) theft and shared possible countermeasures. We also had Tyre Stewardship Australia attend our APRD meeting to create awareness around the responsible management of end-of-life tyres (EOLT) and deliver a message on the value of joining the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.
One constant we have seen throughout these recent meetings is that many members are not taking full advantage of the value of MTA Queensland membership. Our full range of instant value and other member benefits are available on our website, and I will continue to delve into what is included over the coming months.
Until then, take care.
8 September 2022