What Does The Motor Trade Association Do?

The automotive industry drives the Australian Economy. With a State the size of Western Australia, over 2 million square kilometres, we simply could not operate without our vehicles. Ownership and operation of vehicles accounts for approximately 16% of household income and regionally the industry is a significant employer and provider of much needed apprenticeships and trainees.

In Australia, the motor trade has over 97,000 businesses, a turnover in excess of $160 billion per annum and employs more than 308,000 Australians. Economically it is the second largest contributor to the economy next to the resources sector. In Western Australia there are over 9,500 businesses employing over 35,000 people.

The Motor Trade Association of WA is the peak representative body for this vital industry and works to ensure that the interests of the industry are protected and that the high standards of the industry are maintained.

So How Does The Motor Trade Association Help Its Members?

Firstly, the MTA represents the continuingly expanding automotive sector through its 20 Divisions which represent the full breadth of the industry. These Divisions, which are made up of duly elected members from the relevant industry sector, regularly meet to discuss industry issues and set the policy agenda for the Association. This information is then used by the Association in its representations to government across the three tiers, Federal, State and Local.

Click on one of the divisions below to see in more detail what each division is about:

4 Wheel Drive Industry Association Australian Automobile Dealers Association Auto Parts Recyclers Association WA Automotive Repairers Division Bus & Coach Association Body Repair Division Commercial Vehicle Industry Division Engine Reconditioners Association Farm Machinery Dealers Imported Used Vehicles Division Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers Motor Cycle Industry Association Rental Vehicle Industry Division Small Chartered Vehicles Service Station Division Transport Industry Division WA Tyre Dealers Association

If you are a member, don't forget that if you are logged in you can check on what each of the divisions are doing in more detail. The member's login box is always displayed at the very top of the website.

Secondly, the Association provides an extensive information and resource service to the industry to ensure that they remain up to date on the latest policy matters and trend across the industry. Members have 24/7 access to a broad range of industry information via the members section of this website.

Thirdly the Association is committed to the development and future growth of the sector, particularly in the skills development area. This is demonstrated through participation in:

• Automotive Industry Training Councils;
• As a Registered Training Organisation;
• University and TAFE College Councils; and
• As a provider of quality apprenticeship and traineeship programs.

Membership of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a wise investment in your business which will return a broad range of benefits to you.

We know you want more.... click on the links below to find out some more about the MTA WA...

Member Services The MTA provides a host of services to members that are provided to members exclusively or at a discounted (member only) rate. Training, GreenStamp, Industrial relations advice and assistance, Occupational Health & Safety services are but a few. Click here to get more info!

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