News & Events

The MTA SA/NT is committed to providing the automotive industry and our members with the most accurate and up-to-date automotive retail, service and repair news through our website, member-only e-news and our Zone and Division meetings held state-wide.

Check out the latest news and all the MTA’s upcoming events (including member-only Zone and Division meetings) and Trainings below!

Public news

MTA Submissions - IR Reform Omnibus legislation

Monday 22 February, 2021

In one of the biggest shake-ups in the industrial relations sphere since the introduction of the Fair Work Act in 2009, the Federal Government have introduced to Parliament an omnibus Bill making wide-sweeping changes to a number of key areas of concern for both employers and employees.

Public news

Update to Pay Rates – Vehicle Award

Monday 22 February, 2021

The Fair Work Commission's foreshadowed Wage and Allowance Determinations for the Vehicle Repair, Service and Retail Award 2020 was released Friday 29 January 2021 and became effective as of Monday 1 February 2021 and will need to be applied in the next full pay period.

Public news

Workpac: Casual categorisation not an “opening move”

Monday 22 February, 2021

Just as the Morrison Government's Omnibus IR Bill says a casual will be defined on the basis of their job offer, rather than subsequent conduct, the labour hire company at the centre of a landmark casuals case has told the High Court employment contracts must be decisive.

Members event

WHS and Safe Work Compliance

Thursday 25 February, 2021

A safe workforce directly results in reduced workers compensation premiums, increased productivity and a proactive approach to prevent risk and maintain compliance. This workshop will provide managers and supervisors, with the documentation and skills necessary to participate effectively in work health and safety issues. The workshop will provide a learning environment which focuses on the practical application of, Incident reporting, Risk assessment, Work Health Safety Policy Templates, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, ...

Members event

FIMDA Divisional Meeting

Thursday 25 February, 2021

You are invited to attend the upcoming FIMDA Divisional Meeting. Attendance may be either in person at MTA House, 81 Greenhill Road or via video conference from the comfort of your home or business. Appropriate social distancing and hygiene protocols will be in place. These meetings enable you to participate in discussions with other business owners from your particular industry sector, as well as specialist MTA Staff. They are a valuable ...

Members event

Eyre Peninsula Zone Meeting

Wednesday 10 March, 2021

You are invited to attend the upcoming Eyre Peninsula Zone Meeting on Wednesday 10 March 2021. Attendance may be either in person at Port Lincoln Hotel or via video conference from the comfort of your home or business. Appropriate social distancing and hygiene protocols will be in place. All Zone members are encouraged to attend the meeting which will enable you to participate in roundtable discussions and to network with other like ...