Motor Trade October 2022 NT

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CONTENTS

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After successfully delivering the first nationally accredited hybrid and battery electric vehicle training in the Northern Territory earlier this year, the MTA provided another course in August to meet local demand.

Tips

Member Profile: Star Apprentice Pushing to New Heights

08 Regional Rethink Critical to Overcome Skills Shortage

Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave

MTA Delivers EV Training to Meet Local Demand and

Workforce

Rest Breaks

Licensing & Compliance Team – Motor Vehicle Dealers

End of an Era as Paul Unerkov Steps Down from the MTA

OCTOBER 2022

NEW MTA MEMBER

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David Eves has fulfilled a long-held dream since being awarded MTA’s Apprentice of the Year in 2015. Just over three years ago David opened his business, The Dent Pusher, which recently became a MTA member.

HOW TO ATTRACT AND SECURE APPRENTICES

Attract

Students in the Fast Lane

Auto Unites on Call

EV

Have You Heard? The Motor Vehicle

AGM

Back in the Day with MTA: October 1980

Classifieds

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In the current skills crisis, it’s even more important than ever to maximise how you attract new employees.

CAREER EXPO

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The automotive industry is a pathway into an exciting and secure future –that has been the message students have received at their local career days by the MTA.

MTA

TRAINING

CHAIR’S REPORT

MTA CHAIR, FRANK AGOSTINO

Business confidence is a term that is thrown around a lot and will continue to be used for the foreseeable future with rising interest rates and inflationary pressures affecting every aspect of the automotive industry. Add the removal of the fuel excise cut and consumers are likewise feeling the pinch.

As we have emerged from the worst of COVID restrictions, businesses continue to face mounting external pressures. Despite these factors, the public’s enthusiasm for spending has largely not dampened, with data revealing Australians have recently spent a record amount of retail. The MTA will monitor conditions and respond accordingly to ensure you can continue operating effectively for the remainder of 2022.

Critical to this ongoing viability will be adapting to consumer demand and new technologies. This includes zero and low-emission vehicles. The MTA’s study tour to Europe highlighted business lessons which the MTA will use to support members and shape evidence-based policy development into the new year and beyond.

In particular, he was integral to help driving the organisation to support the Northern Territory automotive industry and has been committed to growing the MTA’s presence and services it can provide locally.

Across his eight and a half years at the helm, he has brought unrivalled retail experience to his role and has been a fierce advocate for the automotive industry. On behalf of the board and our MTA membership, I would like to sincerely thank Paul for his dedication.

As an association we are privileged to have the talent of employees within our ranks to be able to promote from within upon Paul’s retirement. This is a testament to Paul who has developed an excellent leadership team.

To this end, the MTA Board unanimously endorsed a succession plan to promote Darrell Jacobs, current General Manager of Automotive Skills Development. Darrell has two decades of automotive experience and will provide the association with a strong knowledge base and connection to industry.

It is also important for the board itself to remain reinvigorated. Congratulations to Peter Roberts and Clive Polley on their re-election and Mark Flynn on his election to the MTA Board at the recent Annual General Meeting. They will help guide the leadership of the MTA moving forward and build on the expert industry advice, engagement and dedication of our wider membership.

2023 will present new opportunities and challenges – but it goes without saying the MTA has been privileged under the unwavering hard work of Paul Unerkov. In August Paul announced that he would be retiring as CEO at the end of this year. After 30 years in the automotive industry, he is looking forward to focussing on some exciting new plans and projects.

The AGM proceedings were well received and it was a highlight to recognise milestones memberships. As a representative association we are only as strong as our members and such long-term affiliation reflects how important it is to remained focussed on our industry’s needs. This is why we exist.

On a personal note, it was incredibly humbling to be honoured with a Life Membership Award. It was not something I was expecting and surprised me at the time but is a recognition which I will closely cherish.

“The MTA will monitor conditions and respond accordingly to ensure you can continue operating effectively for the remainder of 2022.”

CEO’S MESSAGE

MTA CEO, PAUL UNERKOV

2023 will soon be upon us and the MTA has actively been engaging with governments and the wider industry to ensure members can get back to business as usual after the heavily disrupted past few years.

Critical to this is alleviating labour shortages. To this end, we welcomed news from the Federal Government that it is increasing permanent migration from 160,000 to 195,000 places this year and will speed up visas for foreign workers. Similarly, the Federal Government made the right decision by permitting senior Australians to return to the workforce and earn additional money without losing any of their pension.

The MTA’s Mentoring Program is also making great strides. With the continual skills shortages the automotive industry is facing, the Northern Territory Government-funded program is delivering mentoring to first and second year apprentices. This will help them where they may otherwise struggle and cease their training, ultimately boosting the territory’s workforce numbers. NT Automotive Apprentice Mentor Shaun O’Brien is also making significant inroads with schools, complementing our retention efforts by also attracting new people to our industry.

The MTA’s TIO Automotive Apprentice Awards will be the culmination of this training and we are looking forward to

celebrating with our next generation of the workforce at the end of November.

Locally and nationally, more and more discussions have centred around electric vehicles. As our uptake of zero and low-emission vehicles increases, we need to harness its economic benefits in an industry dominated by traditional skilled labour.

After successfully delivering our first nationally accredited hybrid and battery electric vehicle training in the Northern Territory earlier this year, in August the MTA ran another course to meet local demand. With electric and hybrid vehicles sales increasing, crash repairers, mechanics and towing operators are beginning to see these cars in their workshops for the first time and want to know how to safely service them.

My study tour last month to Europe with Chair Frank Agostino and our interstate MTA counterparts provided direct insights from markets that have significantly transitioned, including Norway, Sweden, Germany and the UK. The lessons we learnt from visiting repair shops, manufacturers and industry leaders will ensure the local industry is best positioned to embrace, adapt or respond to the new technologies. The insights will also assist the MTA to help shape Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy and influence government policy.

Finally, as part of our ongoing consultation, the MTA continues to liaise with members and the Northern Territory Government to raise awareness and develop policy responses, including to local crime. We have been advised of unacceptable levels of incidents and hope to work closely with the Government towards solutions and an overall improvement.

On a personal note, as you may know, I have made the decision to step down from my role as the CEO of the MTA. For me the timing is right and it has been an honour to support our members and industry as well as provide apprentices with the opportunity to get their start in a rewarding career.

The Board has unanimously promoted Darrell Jacobs, current General Manager of Automotive Skills Development, as CEO upon my retirement. There is much still to be done before now and the end of the year but I know the MTA is in good health and will be in a strong position moving forward under Darrell’s capable leadership.

It has been the highlight of this role to engage with our industry and members and I look forward to catching up with you between now and the year’s end.

STAR APPRENTICE PUSHING TO NEW HEIGHTS

David Eves has fulfilled a long-held dream since being awarded MTA’s Apprentice of the Year in 2015. Just over three years ago David opened his business, The Dent Pusher, which recently became a MTA member.

“The business is paintless dent repairs,” said David. “It’s fully mobile, so we can travel to a customer’s house and repair their car in front of them… they don’t have to wait around.”

David has been in the panel industry for 15 years and is a fully qualified panel beater and spray painter. His father is a mechanic, and David grew up in wrecking yards, so his life has always been synonymous with cars.

When David finished high school, he initially thought about doing an auto electrical apprenticeship but at the time, in Western Australia, that area was particularly competitive. Instead, David walked into a panel shop and asked for an apprenticeship.

“They said yep, you can start tomorrow,” he recalled. “I went in there and said ‘Okay, what am I going to be?’ They chucked me in the panel side, which I ended up loving from day dot.”

The idea for The Dent Pusher came to be once David’s daughter was born and he wanted to embrace a new opportunity.

“I love working on cars… so I focussed on paintless dent repairs,” said David. “Instead of automatically thinking, you have to go to the panel shop for that… it gives another option. They [customers] don’t have to lose their car for so long. It’s something different.”

The business offers repairs for small to large dents, as well as shopping

trolley dents, and storm damage repair. If the dent doesn’t come out, David doesn’t charge.

David is extremely proud of The Dent Pusher recently becoming a member of the MTA.

“That’s really when I first knew about the MTA and what they do,” said David. “I thought it was a great organisation … the support they offer … it shows customers that you’re a trustworthy business.”

The Dent Pusher’s focus on paintless dent repairs is a passion of David’s.

“It should be the first thought for minor damages to do with vehicles,” he said. “I believe there should be more education out there instead of hiding it away in the shadows.”

The business is also a way for him to continue doing what he loves— working on cars. David has big dreams for The Dent Pusher in the coming years. He would love to open a shopfront to service more vehicles.

“My life is just cars really,” he said. “I love working on them, I love playing with them… being able to work on a variety of cars from the luxury to the rare, it’s just amazing.”

The Dent Pusher  David Eves, Director - The Dent Pusher.

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REGIONAL RETHINK CRITICAL TO OVERCOME SKILLS SHORTAGE

Increasing skilled migration and the reclassification of regional areas are fundamental to solving the long-running skills crisis in the Northern Territory’s automotive industry.

“The skill shortage is a major issue for members and the MTA continues to advocate for change at both the State and Federal level to address the problem,” said Kaes Cillessen, the MTA’s Policy and Communications Manager.

While disappointed that there was no representative from automotive at the recent Jobs and Skills Summit, the MTAA offered a frank submission, warning:

“… there have been many false starts. Many wellintentioned attempts at fixing, modernising, and adapting engagement of future workers providing the training and skills development to keep pace with rapidly changing sectors and industries in a world of rising tension, supply chain interruptions and uncertainty and increasing scrutiny on our capacity and capability.

“A capacity and capability now crippled by broken training and assessment regime, the good and the bad of almost full employment, skilled worker migration complexity and uncertainty, diminishing labour pools and an aging population. These must be key focus areas of Jobs and Skills Australia.”

PROGRESS ON MIGRATION

Kaes said the MTA was encouraged with some of the Summit’s outcomes including several migration initiatives.

“The MTA continues to invest in local employment by training apprentices but skilled migrants, especially for regional areas, must be considered,” said Kaes.

The Association noted the government’s commitment to:

1. An increase in the permanent Migration Program ceiling to 195,000 in 2022-23 to help ease widespread, critical workforce shortages

2. Extending visas and relaxing work restrictions on international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour, and providing additional funding to resolve the visa backlog

3. Funding of $36.1 million to clear a major backlog of visa applications

4. A one-off income credit so that Age Pensioners who want to work can earn an additional $4,000 over this financial year without losing any of their pension.

REGIONAL DEFINITION NEEDS FIXING

While the Albanese Government has committed to increasing regional visas by 9,000 to 34,000, the ongoing problem of classifying regions remains.

“The designated regional areas needs to be reviewed,” said Kaes.

“For example, the Category Two regional areas includes east coast locations such as the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

“We know it is challenging to get skilled migrants to choose the Northern Territory over east coast locations.

“The idea of the scheme is to assist regional areas that are both isolated and less popular with migrants.

“For the NT that is geographically isolated, it is very difficult to compete against those east coast locations.

“We need more consideration to a location’s relative geographical isolation as well as their overall population density.”

CRITICAL ISSUES

The MTAA submission to the Summit stated that “in 2022, we are also experiencing the highest ever recorded shortages of skilled automotive professionals.

“A training, skills development and assessment regime buckling under the weight of almost 17,000 units of competency requirements and divestment, disinterest and disconnect from years of patches, bolt-ons and tweaks.

“The critical issues from MTAA and Member experience are bipartisan fixes to skilled migration, rebalancing Vocational Education and Training as a pathway of opportunity, simplifying and fixing the training and assessment regime by trying something new, not something the same; recognising and respecting the role of industry training providers and stopping the pendulum of public purse strings from constantly swinging between public-privatepublic VET provision.”

PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE

On 28 July 2022 the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 (the Bill).

If the Bill passes through Parliament as predicted, all employees will be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave. This leave will be paid for by employers and will be available to full-time, part-time and casual workers. Unlike other leave entitlements, the 10-day entitlement does not accrue or accumulate year to year and will be available immediately upon first starting in a position.

In 2019 an entitlement of 5 unpaid leave days for family and domestic violence was introduced to the National Employment Standards (NES), allowing employees to take unpaid time off if a close relative was seeking to coerce or control the employee or cause them harm or fear by way of violent, threatening or other abusive behaviour. The new paid entitlement seeks to replace the existing entitlements.

These changes will take effect from 1 February 2023 for large businesses (businesses with 15 or more employees) and from 1 August 2023 for small businesses. As this payment is funded by employers, small businesses will likely require more time to budget for this entitlement. Employees will be able to take the paid

family and domestic violence leave if they:

• experience family and domestic violence; and

• need to do something to deal with the impact of that violence; and

• it is impractical to do that thing outside their ordinary hours of work.

There has also been a change to the examples of what constitutes an action by an employee experiencing family and domestic violence under this leave entitlement. It now includes arranging for the safety of the employee or a close relative (including relocation), attending court hearings, accessing police services, attending counselling and attending appointments with medical, financial or legal professionals.

As with any other leave entitlement, there will be a requirement for evidence to be provided to the employer prior to being paid. This evidence would need to satisfy a reasonable person that the employee needs to take Family and Domestic Violence Leave. As this can be complex, the MTA’s Workplace Relations team are available to discuss each situation and confirm the required evidence for particular scenarios.

As this leave is available for casual workers, it is important to mention

that they will only be able to be paid for the shifts they were actually rostered to work. For example, if a casual worker was rostered on for 3 days in a week and they were unable to make those shifts due to a domestic or family violence situation, they would only be able to get those 3 days paid from the 10-day balance. They are able to take further time off but will only be paid for the days/times they were actually rostered to work.

Payment for Family and Domestic Violence Leave will be at the employee’s full rate of pay, worked out as if the employee had not taken the period of leave, not the base rate of pay which is normally applicable to leave entitlements. This will apply to casuals as well, but only for the hours they were rostered to work.

Business are advised to start drafting or amending currently existing policies around the paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave in preparation for 2023. Employment contracts may also need to be amended to reflect additional leave. The MTA will be producing a template policy in this regard which will be available for members.

For more assistance in this area, or if you have any questions relating to this likely new change in legislation, please contact the MTA Workplace Relations Team on (08) 8291 2000 or email wr@mtasant.com.au 

MTA DELIVERS EV TRAINING TO MEET LOCAL DEMAND AND INCREASE WORKFORCE SKILLS

After successfully delivering the first nationally accredited hybrid and battery electric vehicle training in the Northern Territory earlier this year, the MTA provided another course in August to meet local demand.

As electric vehicle technology becomes more prevalent workshops require specialist technicians to service Territory motorists. Held over three days at Charles Darwin University, the MTA Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle Short Course equipped industry professionals with the skills to depower and reinitialise hybrid and battery electric vehicle systems.

Crash repairers, mechanics and towing operators are beginning to see these cars in their workshops for the first time and want to know how to safely service them. According to MTA Trainer Steve Richardson, the course was “very safety oriented and provided participants a good feel of the battery electric system.”

The training helped boost local workforce skills to ensure the automotive sector was responding to evolving consumer demands. For example, businesses have indicated an interest in dual trade qualifications where apprentices studying light or

heavy vehicle can also complete an electric vehicle qualification.

The MTA is committed to ensuring businesses can seize the opportunities from the innovation revolution that the Northern Territory industry will soon face.

The MTA is very attuned to what the industry needs, what the skills needed today are, but also where they are going to be tomorrow. Course participants were able to get hands on and learn new information about EVs which they had previously not been exposed to.

In the Northern Territory there has been a 300% increase in new electric vehicle sales to date this year and a 180% increase in new plugin hybrid cars.

MTA Trainer Steve Richardson speaking to the media about the MTA electric vehicle training.

NEW MTA MEMBERS

Rayman Estrella - FCE Mechanical and Airconditioning 

David Eves - The Dent Pusher 

Adam Leonardi - Dents B Gone 

Connor Vincent - Central Motors Katherine

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Bank,

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MEAL AND REST BREAKS - DO YOU KNOW YOUR OBLIGATIONS?

Major fast food chain McDonald’s is facing a class action from the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association representing around 250,000 employees who allege they were denied paid rest breaks. The compensation is estimated to be at least $250 million for past and present employees who allege they were offered a free drink or a trip to the toilet in exchange for their Award entitlement of a paid ten minute break for shifts of four or more hours. Workers allege they were not told of their entitlement and had to seek permission to take a break and breaks were only granted to go to the toilet or take a drink, not the ten minute rest from work they were entitled to.

What does this mean for me?

Protect yourself from an underpayment claim:

This case is a reminder to ensure that you as an employer are paying your workers correctly and providing the appropriate breaks that employees are entitled to under their Award.

Under clause 26.1 of the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (‘Vehicle Award’), workers are entitled to an unpaid meal break of no less than 30 minutes and not more than 60 minutes. Employees cannot be required to work for more than 5 hours without a meal break. You must provide your employees their entitlement to a meal break, even when

work gets busy, otherwise you might be faced with an underpayment claim.

In terms of rest breaks, there is no obligation for you to provide these like the requirement in the hospitality industry. The Vehicle Award states under 26.1(e):

“In addition to a meal break, an employer may provide to an employee either a morning or afternoon tea break not exceeding 15 minutes.

Where a break is unpaid it must not exceed 15 minutes duration. Where both a morning and an afternoon tea break are provided on the same day or shift, at least one of these breaks must be paid.”

As employers, you have the option as to whether to provide your worker tea breaks. You may provide a paid tea break but if it is unpaid, it must not exceed 15 minutes. However, if you provide two tea breaks in one shift, one of them must be paid. We highly recommend including your policy on meal breaks and tea breaks in your employment contracts, so employees know exactly what their rights are. For example, your employee’s contract should include details as to whether their unpaid meal break is 30 minutes or 1 hour.

However, please check your obligations under each Award that applies to your employees. For example, the Clerks—Private Sector

Award 2020 outlines different rules regarding paid rest breaks for standard employees versus shiftworkers. Please contact us if you have any questions in interpreting your Award obligations.

Protect yourself from civil penalties: In 2020, the operator of a South Australian petrol chain store was ordered to pay almost $65,000 to a low-paid employee after being found to have deliberately exploited the vulnerable worker through systematic underpayments while he worked between November 2015 and December 2016.

The company was ordered to pay penalties of $27,000 for failing to pay for work, $24,300 for taking pay deductions for meal breaks that did not occur, and $13,500 for failing to pay overtime. Magistrate Lieschke said the larger pecuniary costs should act as a warning.

"There is a high need to deter this employer from further contraventions regarding unpaid work and proper meal breaks," he said. "The penalty should also serve as a deterrent to other employers in the retail industry and generally."

We recommend that employers need to be vigilant and continually update their awareness of their obligations towards their employees as you can face not only underpayment claims, but severe civil penalties for breaking the law.

We recommend timely audits to ensure your business is not at risk of significant underpayment claims. We offer an MTA package which includes training on how to pay your staff correctly and a payroll audit to check that your current practices are compliant with your obligations.

If you want to book a training package, need assistance reviewing your employment contracts, or have any other questions on the above information, please contact the MTA Workplace Relations Team on 8291 2000, or at wr@mtasant.com.au

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING & COMPLIANCE TEAM

– MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS

ANNUAL RETURNS

Every year you must lodge an annual return which is due no later than 31 October. You can visit our website to download the Annual Return, then submit the Annual Return along with your supporting documents to the Territory Business Centre. Details about fees (and late fees) are on our website.

Motor vehicle dealer licences | NT.GOV.AU 

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS

As a Dealer you must ensure all your details are up to date and that you have an approved manager. Your approved manager details must be renewed every year. A dealer must not continue selling vehicles unless the dealer has an approved manager.

If you employ staff, it is recommended that you have more than one approved manager to ensure you can continue to operate as a dealer at all times.

Your approved manager is the only person permitted to sell a vehicle

and sign the form 10. To make an application for an approved manager please visit our website for more information.

THE DEALERS REGISTER

Each time a vehicle is purchased or sold (including on consignment), the Dealers Register must be completed within 2 working days of the vehicle coming into your possession or being sold. The Compliance Team may attend your approved premises during business hours to inspect your Dealers Register to ensure it has been correctly completed. The Compliance Team will also inspect odometer readings, VIN, engine numbers, owner’s details and all associated paperwork. These may include Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), registration papers, notice of disposals, identification of the purchaser and the form 10. (This also includes vehicles on consignment).

DOB IN AN UNLICENSED DEALER

A person must not carry on the

business of a motor vehicle dealer unless they are licensed to do so. Anyone who sells 4 or more vehicles in a 12 month period, and holds themselves out as a dealer, must have a motor vehicle dealer licence.

If you see an unlicensed dealer advertising 4 or more vehicles for sale or you know of someone who has sold more than 4 motor vehicles in a 12 month period, it’s in your best interests to report them.

Unlicensed motor vehicle dealers cause reputational harm and damage to the industry and ruin it for those who are doing the right thing.

Email the Compliance Team at associations.compliance@ nt.gov.au  with the details of the advertisements and/or sale. Include their name, (if known) and any photos or screenshots from social media.

Please feel free to visit our website for more information or contact us on 08 8999 1800 if you have any questions. Keep your licence current | NT.GOV. AU 

Now I am a registered Motor Vehicle Dealer, what are my licensing obligations and responsibilities?

END OF AN ERA AS PAUL UNERKOV STEPS DOWN FROM THE MTA

After more than eight years in the role, MTA CEO Paul Unerkov is retiring from his position at the peak industry organisation. He explains in his own words about the decision and why the MTA remains well positioned to support the industry’s future.

In August, I announced that I will retire as the CEO of the MTA at the end of the year. The MTA has been a pillar of industry for 96 years and I am confident that it is in good health, with a strong plan for the future and a capable team which will be able to successfully deliver it.

Looking back, it has been a successful eight and a half years where the MTA has increased its membership, expanded services and achieved sustainable growth. For me, now is the right time. It really has been an honour to support our members and industry as well as provide apprentices with the opportunity to get their start in a rewarding career.

All sectors of our automotive industry face unique challenges but collectively the sector is stronger because of the willingness of our members to give back through their ongoing engagement. I know that they have only ever been a phone call away and I have relied on their expertise and judgement on a daily basis.

To this end, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with and reporting to the MTA Board. It has been comprised of highly passionate members who have volunteered significant time for the industry.

As you may know, the MTA Board has unanimously endorsed a succession plan to promote Darrell Jacobs, current General Manager of Automotive Skills Development, as CEO upon my departure. I will work closely with Darrell over the remainder of the year to ensure a smooth transition. We have personally worked together for many years and I know that our industry and members will be in safe hands with his appointment.

The MTA is a respected association with an impressive history of providing our sector a voice and I know this will continue well into the future.

After 30 years in the automotive industry, I am looking forward to focussing on some exciting new projects and I hope to remain in touch with you all.

Four MTA CEOs.

Gerard Miller (Marque Restoration) & Paul Unerkov.

Paul Unerkov, Malcolm & Benjamin Eglinton (Eglinton Bros Pty Ltd).

Brian Breed (Palmerston Auto Clinic), Frank Agostino, Paul Unerkov.

Paul speaking at his first AGM as CEO, 2016.

Darrell Jacobs, Frank Agostino, Paul Unerkov.

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FIVE

1. ENGAGE WITH YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL

Donating your time to speak with students and highlight career journeys, and a day in the life of a tradesperson, in your workplace is of value to both students and teachers alike.

2. PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Promote to your local school that you are willing to provide work experience to students in your workplace. A key challenge for career advisors and

teachers is knowing who to approach for work experience in an industry they are not familiar with.

3. CONSIDER EMPLOYING A SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICE

A School-based Apprenticeship allows a student to continue working towards completing their studies while working in a part-time apprenticeship. Students in years 11 and 12 can attend your workplace between two to five days per week and transfer over to a fulltime apprenticeship upon completion of high school.

4. CONSIDER DIVERSITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE

Female, Aboriginal and applicants with a disability are underrepresented in our industry and can often possess a greater level of drive and loyalty

to your business than traditional employees. There are also often incentives and support available in addition to the standard apprentice employment incentives.

5. CONSIDER EMPLOYING AN ADULT APPRENTICE

Adult applicants (applicants who are 21 years of age or over) often come with experience from other roles and are much clearer on what they want to do for a long-term career as a result. Adult apprentices also often attract additional employment incentives. Want to know more? The MTA has experience in all of the areas mentioned above and can assist you to find the perfect candidate for your business. Contact Jason Polgreen General Manager Apprentice Employment Services for more information 0427 396 007.

STUDENTS IN THE FAST LANE TO A CAREER IN AUTOMOTIVE

The automotive industry is a pathway into an exciting and secure future –that has been the message students have received at their local career days by the MTA.

MTA Automotive Industry Careers Mentor Shaun O’Brien recently visited the Casuarina Senior College annual Futures Expo.

“It was attended by many large and well known companies in the NT and I was invited to set up an MTA booth on the day by Renee Elliot, who is the school’s Pathway and Career Coordinator,” he said.

“I met Renee earlier in the year to discuss how we could assist her students interested in automotive to begin an apprenticeship or do some work experience with our members.”

MTA Member Darwin Motor Group (DMG) joined Shaun for the careers day and even brought along a BMW to their booth next to the MTA exhibition to attract students and start a discussion about the sector.

Shaun said that in the weeks following the event he had already assisted students from the career day find opportunities within the industry.

“It was a huge success and the students loved the MTA booth and I have received an almost overwhelming amount of interest from students looking to begin a career in automotive since,” Shaun said.

“Many also applied for positions with our member Darwin Motor Group as a result of them joining us on the day.

“It is great to have such a strong response from students and schools as we showcase the diverse and exciting careers available to them across the automotive industry.”

MTA Automotive Industry Careers Mentor Shaun O’Brien with students at the Casuarina Senior College annual Futures Expo.

Shaun O’Brien also recently attended the Careers Day School Expo at Taminmin College.

AUTO UNITES ON CALL FOR EV PLAN

WITH KAES CILLESSEN

The MTA SA/NT continues to push for a nationally consistent approach to manage the transition to zero and low emission vehicles.

In July, the Motor Trades Association of Australia chaired an historic, together with peak industries representing automotive manufacturers, retail dealerships and the repair sector, together with state and territory MTAs.

At this summit, participants reached agreement on more than 25 principles including:

• Embracing the electrification of the Australian motor vehicle fleet.

• Mandating CO2 targets, not Electric Vehicles (EV) targets.

• Supporting the Federal Government in developing a National Zero and Low Emission Vehicle (ZLEV) Electrification Transition Strategy.

• Considering the entire registered vehicle fleet and the needs and requirements of Australians who own and operate them.

• Maintaining the safety, security, service, repair, and efficiency of the legacy Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fleet.

• Opposing the introduction of bans that limit consumer choice and remove options for meeting car owners’ needs and Australia’s emission reduction targets.

• Ensuring Government targets and milestones are ideally Federally led (or at least nationally consistent), are realistic, supported by facts and sound qualitative data, and applied to an Australian context.

The Australian Capital Territory’s announcement that it would become the first state or territory to set a date (2035) to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles has caused industry concern that policy makers do not understand the unintended consequences of their decisions.

This “go it alone” approach is not isolated. The newly-elected South Australian government has scrapped its predecessor’s plans to tax electric vehicles through per kilometre road user charging. However, Victoria continues to push ahead with the policy, which is now subject to a High Court challenge.

“This is an issue that affects all of Australia and we can’t afford to take a piecemeal approach, state by state,” said Kaes Cillessen, Policy and Communications Manager.

“It’s been likened to the railway gauges in Australian history, when different states adopted different gauge tracks. We need a national effort and national consistency.”

“Everybody knows EVs are in short supply so if we want to be attractive to

global manufacturers to increase the supply to Australia, the government needs to look at carbon targets, not EV sales targets,” said Kaes.

Pleasingly, the MTAA’s national summit appears to have captured the attention of the Federal Government, with Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen releasing a discussion paper on a National Electric Vehicle Strategy for consultation.

The automotive organisations welcomed the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for Electric Vehicles and the MTA SA also encourages the government to also review luxury car tax as a method to encourage retail and fleet adoption of electric vehicles.

“I really can’t understate the significance of the automotive organisations uniting – and then being heard by government,” said Kaes.

“Some interest groups can be quite narrow in their perspective, offering ideology over fact in pursuit of their objectives.

“Affordability, availability and Australia’s electricity grid are challenges which must be met and peak automotive associations that met at the summit have put forward realistic policies on what a national strategy ought to look like.”

Representatives from the automotive industry, including the MTA, convened in Canberra.

HAVE YOU HEARD? THE MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION SCHEME IS NOW LIVE

WHAT IS IT?

The Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS) has been established to mandate all service and repair information be made available for Australian repairers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to purchase at a fair and reasonable price. Vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 2002 will be covered under the scheme. However, two-or three-wheeled vehicles - along with motor homes, buses, heavy vehicles recreational vehicles and farm machinery - are currently excluded from the scheme.

It will create a fairer opportunity for Australian repairers to compete for more business and supports more choice for consumers in the Australian automotive industry.

WHO IS A REPAIRER UNDER THE MVIS?

A repairer is a person who carries on a business of diagnosing faults with servicing, repairing, modifying, or dismantling motor vehicles in Australia.

This includes:

• specialist repairers such as auto electricians, transmission, brake, suspension, and windscreen technicians

• vehicle body or smash repairers

• vehicle recycling/dismantlers.

The scheme excludes individuals who do not run these businesses but repair their own vehicles as a hobby.

WHAT INFORMATION CAN I ACCESS UNDER THE SCHEME?

General repair information can be purchased to aid diagnose faults, service and repair a vehicle directly from the data provider. Commonly, data providers will publish what information is available on their website in an easily accessible format.

The scheme information may include but not be limited to the following:

• Technician – this will give the subscriber access to automaker websites, the ability to submit an Assisted Initialisation and Reprogramming (AIR) request, and

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the ability to request assistance with problems.

EV and Hydrogen Certified –add-ons that enable access to High Voltage vehicle service information and, as they come to market, Hydrogen vehicles. NOTE: this access is only available to appropriately qualified technicians who have completed AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise batter electric vehicles. The MTA offers this course at a discounted rate for members.

• Vehicle Security Professional –access to vehicle security codes unique to a vehicles. There are also some brands that validate certain security related scan tool routines using the Vehicle Security Professional ID.

WHERE DO I REGISTER? Registrations are now open via the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) portal. A list of data provider information links is also available on the portal.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE LABELS

The Northern Territory is working towards adopting the national requirements for number plate labelling for vehicles powered by alternative fuels.

The primary objective is to support emergency services to identity electric vehicles during emergency response situations. It is essential that emergency services can readily identify these vehicles and take action to properly address risks unique to the respective fuel type.

The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is progressing regulatory amendments and is working towards implementing the new requirements with a target of early 2023. The Department will work with the MTA to communicate with our members about the changes and to implement them with as

little impact on businesses and the community as possible.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONCESSIONS

The NT Government is taking the next steps towards a renewable future by reducing registration and stamp duty fees for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) from 1 July 2022 to June 2027.

STAMP DUTY

Stamp duty is currently calculated at 3% of the vehicle purchase price. This incentive means that no stamp duty will be paid on up to $50 000 of the purchase price, representing a saving of up to $1500.

REGISTRATION

The registration component of the registration fee for EVs will be waived

for the five years, representing an annual saving of $91 for a light vehicle. Motor Accidents Compensation (MAC) charges including GST and administration fee still apply.

To find out more visit www.mvr.nt.gov.au 

HEAVY VEHICLE FEES AND CHARGES

Heavy Vehicle Fees and Charges will increase by 1.5% from 1 October 2022. To obtain the breakdown of the current fees, visit heavy vehicle registration fees | NT.GOV.AU 

Electric Vehicle Number Plate Labels are available for members to purchase on the MTA online shop through Lane Print at a discounted rate.

MTA AGM REINFORCES ONGOING STRENGTH OF INDUSTRY

On Thursday September 29 members convened for the MTA SA/NT Annual General Meeting. It was also an important occasion to recognise milestone memberships and one Life Membership Award.

Life Members (L-R) – Ray Noack AM, Clive Polley, Frank Agostino, Bruce McFarlane AM, Neville Gibb & George Bolton.

CEO Paul Unerkov presenting his address.

Neville Gibb presenting Frank Agostino his Life Membership Award.

Stuart & Linda McKay of McKays Auto & Ag Centre.

BUSINESS PARTNERS INDEX

APPRENTICE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

MTA Group Training Organisation

P: 8241 0522

adminroyalpark@ mtasant.com.au

When you host an apprentice through the MTA, you don’t have to worry about advertising, interviewing, medical checks or being the legal employer for the Contract of Training. We shortlist based on the criteria you set, meaning we’ll find you an apprentice that is right for your business. Forget WorkCover, payroll tax, annual leave, sick leave, training fees, wages and super - we’ll take care of that. And there’s more - MTA Field Officers also conduct regular workplace visits and contacts to ensure you and your apprentice have the support you need.

EFTPOS FACILITIES

Commonwealth Bank

The MTA offers ultra-competitive EFTPOS transaction rates for members through our partnership with Commonwealth Bank. Please email mta@mtasant. com.au

WORKPLACE COMPLIANCE

MTA Audits

The MTA can provide WHS & HR workplace inspections and provide recommendations and support to fill the gaps required.

8291

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

MTA Print

8179

P: 13 22

and we will put you in touch with a CBA business banking representative.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

Access Programs Employee Assistance Program

P: 8215

accesssa.com.au

Services to MTA members at the sessional rate of $145 plus GST (discounted rate) plus a small retainer to cover promotional materials etc. Convenient locations include: Adelaide, Bedford Park, Christies Beach, Salisbury, Mount Barker and Murray Bridge. Phone, Zoom and face-to-face appointments available.

GreenStamp

MTA members can benefit from environmental compliance advice, briefings, training and on-site assessments. GreenStamp is an accreditation program that recognises and promotes businesses which have implemented sound environmental practices.

Officeworks

The Officeworks partnership gives business pricing only available to MTA members on a wide range of office essentials. By signing up to a 30 Day Business Account you will receive free delivery including regional areas (excluding large or bulky items).

Capricorn Society Limited is the largest independent automotive parts buying co-operative in Australia, providing the majority of parts and services to mechanical workshops, service stations and crash repairers throughout the country. Call toll free to find out how you can save your business both time and money. Pay your membership through Capricorn!

MTA Print is your one stop shop when it comes to your printing needs – we are more than just business cards! We are small run digital & offset specialists, with services including motor trades stock stationery, forms & products, printing, digital advertising and social media, special product sourcing (you ask, we find), books, pads, sequential numbering and perforation for invoice books, job cards, flyers, stickers (service & lube as well), booklets and training manuals. MTA members get a 20% discount on all products.

SUPERANNUATION

Spirit Super

Spirit Super is the national industry-based super fund that has proudly served the motor trades and allied industries for over 25 years. We make administering super simple and efficient. It’s what makes us the preferred choice of over 40,000 employers. Call 1800 005 166 or visit spiritsuper.com.au/Employers/supportfor-your-business  You should consider the PDS in making a decision.

TRAINING

MTA Registered Training Organisation

MTA offers Upskilling courses to upgrade the skills of qualified automotive technicians. Courses include Air Conditioning, Forklift, Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles, Recognition of Prior Learning, SRS Airbags, and Wheel Alignment. Members receive a discounted price on courses.

RELATIONS & IR TRAINING

MTA Training

MTA offers courses designed to help manage staff, ensure compliance, navigate the complex regulatory environment and tackle difficult workplace issues. Courses include:

• WHS and Safe Work Compliance

• Performance Management Misconduct Investigations and Discipline

• Paying Staff Correctly

• Debt Recovery

• Consumer Law

• Emergency Fire Warden Training

Members receive a discounted price on courses.

BACK IN THE DAY WITH MTA

OCTOBER 1980

SIGN OF THE TIMES

• Average price of petrol: 30c/L

• Bathurst 1000 winners: Peter Brock and Jim Richards, for the third consecutive year in a Holden Commodore

• Top selling car: Holden Commodore

• Aria Top single: ‘I Got You’ – Split Enz

CAR COMPUTER BREAKTHROUGH

The 2T Compucruise Driving Computer. This amazing new yet thoroughly tested car computer performs 44 different functions as simply as touching a button. Space age technology makes it possible to install Compucruise as easily as any traditional cruise control device.

Our evaluation team told us: “It’s the most amazing product we’ve ever seen”! A few minutes and you’ll be familiar with your Compucruise. If you do make an error, the display will read “Error” and the alarm will buzz. Simple, isn’t it!

ADVICE FOR FIRST-TIME COMPUTER USERS FROM THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Called “A workshop for first-time computer buyers”, this new workshop is directed to the needs of small businessmen and professionals who are considering the introduction of computer technology to improve productivity, but need neutral advice.

CLASSIFIEDS

SERVICES

CARAVANNING & CAMPER TRAILER NEEDS Refurbishing a new or old caravan? Need parts or advice? Want to book a service or repair? Looking for a new or used van? Contact Dario Caravans & Repairs. 08 8277 4388 or info@dariocaravans.com.au  We are here to help with all your caravanning & camper trailer needs.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXPERIENCED SENIOR MECHANIC REQUIRED for small and busy Darwin city workshop. Lots of daily variety, all vehicle servicing, manufacturing a variety of cables onsite, clutch and brake specialists. Rate of pay negotiable with demonstration of experience. Check out our website www.pkservicecentre. com.au  for photos and contact details. Send resume outlining experience to adminpksc@bigpond.com .

FULLY QUALIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC - Wingfield, South Australia. Full-time employment with overtime available. Above award salary $40-$50 per hour. Ph 08 8465 7380 or email resume to accounts@pipli. com.au 

EAST FARM MACHINERY GROUP Employment Opportunities - Mechanics –Parts Interpreters – Apprentices. Across all sites - Kadina, Crystal Brook, Strathalbyn. Contact Amanda on 0428 833 117 or email aelefsen@efmg.com.au 

KC AUTO ELECTRICS in Alice Springs is looking for a Qualified Auto Electrician. Above award wages. Please contact Ken for more information on 0408 897 860 or kcracing@bigpond.com 

SPRAY PAINTER & ASSISTANT WANTEDCasanova Crash Repairs is a privately owned collision repairer operating from Kent Town. We require the services of qualified spray painters with experience in painting late model and prestige vehicles using water borne paints. Attention to detail and able to work unsupervised. Contact Charbel 0411 507 558.

MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN NEEDED - Well above award wages. Great working hours 8.30am-4.30pm, no Saturdays. Modern workshop. Great place to enjoy working.

February 2023 Motor Trade magazine: Email your listing of no more than 50 words to Madelaine at mraschella@boylen.com.au  by Friday 6 January 2023.

Northern suburbs. Resumes to sjpjohn@ bigpond.com .

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Auto Masters South Australia. Soon to be 23 branches. Please email your resume to Tara at recruitment@automasters. com.au 

AUTO ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL - Specialist in electrical diagnostics, air conditioning and mechanical work. All makes and models. J.W.Lawrence Auto-Electrical, Adelaide CBD. Contact 8231 2587 or jwlawrence@internode.on.net 

SALESPERSON & TECH PERSON WANTED

- Join the award-winning team at Southern Volkswagen. Send resume and cover letter to Matt Canny via email mcanny@southgate. com.au 

PANEL BEATER WANTED - Looking for a workplace that takes care of you? Varricchio’s Crash Repairs is looking for a skilled, reliable Panel Beater to join our team. You will work in a fully equipped workshop complete with industrial heating/cooling. Hours/salary negotiable (per experience). Contact us now info@varricchiocrash.com. au  or 08 8362 7333.

NORTHPOINT need to fill the following automotive positions: NORTHPOINT TOYOTA - Automotive Technicians, Workshop Controller, Sales Consultant, Sales Trainee, New Car Administrator. NORTHPOINT MURRAYLANDS - General Sales Manager, Service Advisor, Automotive Technicians. NORTHPOINT PORT AUGUSTA - Service Manager, Automotive Technicians, Car Washer. NORTHPOINT FLEURIEU - Used Vehicle Sales Consultant. To apply, email hr@northpoint.com.au .

FULL-TIME PANEL BEATER POSITION – Experience necessary. Great working conditions, modern and up-to-date workshop. Wage negotiable. Contact Glenn Forbes at Plympton Crash Repairs - 0418 830 705 or email admin@plymptoncrash.com.au 

HAMILTON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP located in Somerton Park seeks additional Mechanics through to Senior Diagnostic Technicians. Monday to Friday hours only. We offer security of tenure, interesting & varied work, career advancement opportunities

and a friendly working environment. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Applications to contact@hamiltonag.com. au 

MULTIPLE POSITIONS VACANTQUALIFIED LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN & ACCESSORIES FITTER – come to the country for a simpler life! Mazda & Nissan Dealership in Bordertown and Naracoorte. Part-time hours considered if preferred. Contact Karen 0428 170 992 or email hr@lcauto.com.au  Willing to assist with moving expenses.

NORTHBANK MARINE & CHRISTIES BEACH MARINE in Adelaide’s south produce some of Australia’s finest boats. We require a number of qualified trades to join our team in both locations. Applicants must have experience in the marine industry, a good work ethic and a high level of self-motivation. Call Mel on 0409 188 252 for more information.

SPARE PARTS INTERPRETER & HEAVY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – Full-time positions exist within our parts and service teams. Ongoing training and support from our dynamic team and OEM suppliers. Relocate to a company where employees are treated like family. Full details via tttbt.com.au  Careers or contact Donna on 08 8752 0077 or hr@tttbt.com.au .

WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR/ADVISOR wanted for Yamaha Motorcycle Franchise. Limestone Coast Motorcycles is a thriving family-owned business located in Naracoorte SA. We are offering competitive salary 80k+ (negotiable) for the successful candidate to lead our workshop. Motorcycle or small engine trade essential. Email admin@lscmotorcycles. com.au  to apply.

WANTED TO SELL

FOR SALE - BEISSBARTH MICROTECH 787-WHEEL BALANCER: suits car, 4WD and light truck wheels, wheel lifter attachment, with accessories, excellent condition, $2700.

FULLY REFURBISHED BOAT TRAILER rated to 3500kg, suits up to 8m boat, re-galvanised, new stainless, Demmaxx ventilated brake system, 1600psi hydroelectric breakaway, SS braided brake lines, new LED lights, new LT tyres, alloy wheels inc. spare, fully Australian made with Aussie steel, bargain at $12,500, first to see. Contact John at Adelaide Brake & Mechanical (08) 8349 9934.

ALTERNATORS $47 HEADLIGHTS $44 DISC BRAKE ROTORS $28 RADIATORS $81 UPULLIT.COM.AU

CHEAPEST PARTS

IN SA - 7 days a week - Lonsdale, Elizabeth and Gillman. DOORS $108 TAIL LIGHTS $43 GAS STRUTS $15. Stock List online at upullit.com.au

THE DIRT OFF ROAD CAMPERS has Adelaide’s best and largest range of premium off-road hybrid vans. Multi Award Winning Dealer. More details go to www.thedirt4wd. com.au . or visit our showroom at 26 Light Cres, Mt Barker SA.

FOR SALE OR LEASE - Chigros Motors Pty Ltd

Renmark. Used car business in prominent location. Corner Renmark Avenue and Sturt Highway. Approx. 2600 square metres. John is retiring after 50 years of successful business. P 08 85864060.

SA OIL RECOVERY. Parts, washer, solvent for sale. Free waste oil collection. Rag and oil filter collection. Phone 0408 876 552.

WANTED TO BUY

NISSAN & DATSUN DISMANTLERS. We have/ want NISSAN 4X4, SUV, COMMERCIAL *NISSAN Pulsar * NISSAN Tiida * NISSAN Skyline * NISSAN Micra * NISSAN Bluebird *

NISSAN Pintara * NISSAN Silvia * NISSAN Maxima DATSUN 1000, 1200, 120y, SUNNY 1600 180b, 200b, 240k Bluebird & Stanza models in all body types. Wrecking late model NISSAN Xtrail, Daulis. FREE CAR PICK UP. Grand Auto Wreckers - NISSAN & DATSUN SPECIALISTS www.grandauto.com.au  or call 8382 6066.

U-PULL-IT PAYS CASH FOR CARS – We want cars in any condition: crashed, damaged, scrapped, running or not running. FREE REMOVAL - Call Justin on 0408 782 480 for an instant cash price and same day collection, visit www.upullit.com.au/sellyour-car .

(08) 8233 9433