Media Releases

2024

April

Recipients Named to Chase VET Trainer Ambitions

February

MTA Queensland Industry Award Nominations Now Open

MTA Queensland Supporting VET Trainer Ambitions through Scholarship Program

Automotive Businesses Key to Driving Government’s Fuel Efficiency Commitment

January

To Service or Not to Service… MTA Queensland Welcomes Further Consultation on EV Maintenance & Repair

Code Administration Committee Makes Major Steps in Review Response

2023

December

Government’s New Migration Policy Creates a Framework for Positive Change

Government Tightens Requirements for Luxury Car Tax

November

2023 Auto Women Scholarship Recipients Announced

Automotive Leaders Honoured as MTA Queensland Announces 2023 Industry Award Winners

Deception Bay Apprentice Named State’s Top Automotive Talent

MTA Queensland Supporting VET Trainer Ambitions through Scholarship Program

October

Excellence on Display as Automotive’s Outstanding Apprentices Recognised

September

MTA Queensland Driving Recruitment With ‘Automotive Jobs Queensland’ Platform

Time to Get Serious on Odometer Fraud

August

Automotive Businesses – Are You Ready for Electric Vehicles?

Upskilling the Industry with MTA Queensland’s VET Trainer Scholarship

June

Industry Stalwart Calls Time on Illustrious

May

2023 Auto Women Scholarships Announced

Sienna Whiting and Joshua Norris Awarded the MTA Queensland 2023 VET Trainer Scholarships

April

MTAA Stands Ready to Help Implement the National Electric Vehicle Strategy

2023 MTA Queensland Industry Award Nominations Now Open

February

Urgent Investment Required as End-of-life Tyres Continue to Pile up

Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting Available with the MTA Institute

Keeping Industry Safe with New Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle Micro-Credentials

Upskilling the Industry with MTA Queensland’s VET Trainer Scholarship

January

Time to Act on Odometer Fraud

2022

November

Excellence Recognised as MTA Queensland Announces 2022 Industry Award Winners

Intervention Required against Catalytic Converter Theft

MTA Queensland Calls for Tougher Stance on Odometer Fraud

October

Auto Women Scholarship Recipients Announced

Celebrating Women in the Auto Industry at Inaugural Dinner

September

Electric Vehicle Discussion Paper Forms the Framework for Australia’s Journey to Zero Emission

Outstanding Apprentices Recognised as Award Finalists Announced

Winners Selected to Pursue VET Trainer Ambitions

New EV Training Opportunities for MTA Institute Apprentices

MTA Queensland Brings Public Awareness on ADAS with New Introductory Course

Supporting Career Advancement with Auto Women Scholarships

August

Finalists Announced for 2022 Queensland Auto Awards!

MTA Queensland VET Trainer Scholarship Now Open for Applications!

July

Automotive Organisations Reach a Historic Agreement on National Fleet Transition

MTA Institute Leads the Way in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Training

June

Carmageddon Auto Innovation Event Tickets Now Available

Automotive Apprentice Survey Results

May

April

MTA Institute Becomes First RTO in Australia to Offer Cert II in Automotive Accessory Fitting

Auto Women Scholarship Winners

March

Sharine Milne and Tim McRae Awarded the MTA Queensland 2022 VET Trainer Scholarship

Higher Penalties Needed for Odometer Windbacks

EVs Charging Ahead in Queensland

If It’s Flooded Forget It – A Warning for Car Buyers and Sellers

New Scholarships Supporting Careers for Women in the Automotive Industry

February

Applications Open for Round One of Automotive Trainer Scholarship

January

MTA Queensland Secures Sunday Trading Exemption for Automotive Industry

2021

November

Excellence Recognised as MTA Queensland Announces 2021 Industry Award Winners

EV Strategy is a Great Start

Mandatory Labels for Electric Vehicles in Queensland

October

Felicity Wright and Jack Cunnington Awarded the MTA Queensland 2021 VET Trainer Scholarship

September

Harmonisation of CTP Further Damages Small Business Operators

Igor in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Jamie in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Joshua in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Keith in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Ryan in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Sunshine Coast Apprentices in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Jake in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Apprentice Excellence Recognised as Award Finalists Announced

August

Nominations Open For Round Two of Automotive Tradie Scholarship

2021 Auto Award Finalists Announced

Bill Robertson Toyota Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Filby’s Motors Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Ireland’s of Cairns Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Superformance Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Fionna Blackburne Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Tania Meli Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

June

Office of Fair Trading Decision A Win For Licensed Dealers

Franchising Code of Conduct Reforms Welcomed

May

Tickets on Sale for ‘Carmageddon’ Auto Innovation Event

April

Nominations for MTA Queensland’s Industry Awards Now Open

Wayne Herring Receives MTA Queensland VET Trainer Scholarship

March

Automotive Data Sharing Levels the Playing Field

Car Dealers Get A Win!

Improved Vehicle Standards and Safety for Queenslanders

MTA Queensland Welcomes Expanded Apprentice Subsidy Support

ERA Amendment Reduces Fees for Automotive Recyclers

January

Vocational Overhaul Should Encourage Future Automotive Workforce

MTA Queensland Supports Future Skills with New Training Courses

2020

December

Opportunity Lost in Protecting Industry

Industry and Consumers Win with Fuel Price Reporting

MTA Queensland Supports Hydrogen Car Trial

October

MTA Queensland Announces Changing of the Guard

MTA Queensland Supports New Rights for Franchisees, Fuel Retailers and Small Businesses

September

More Testing Needed For Quad Bike Safety

New Scholarship Announced For Automotive Tradies

A Better Deal For 2 Wheels

MTA Queensland Welcomes Tax Support for Small Businesses

Automotive Careers Ignited through Auto Camp

August

MTA Queensland Supports Waste Legislation

MTA Queensland Congratulates Kimberley Wallace

July

Job Support Extension A Win for Businesses Still Struggling

Holden Dealers’ Hands Forced

Incentives Needed For EV Uptake

April

Time to Revisit Flexibility in Awards for SMEs

March

MTA Queensland and MTA Institute Supporting Our Members and Apprentices Through COVID-19

Auto Camp School Holiday Program

Queensland Motor Industry Invests in Innovative Australian Tyre Recycler

February

Holden Dealers Need to Be Treated Fairly

End of an Era for Holden

2019

December

Auto Camp Sparks Automotive Interest in Teens

November

Automotive School Holiday Program

MTA Queensland supports motor vehicle service and repair information sharing scheme

October

MTA Queensland Recognises Outstanding Apprentices

September

Students learning the trade with Auto Camp

MTA Institute wins Queensland Small Training Provider of the Year Award

MTA Queensland announced as a Lord Mayor’s Business Awards Finalist

MTA Queensland Celebrates Import of Electric Mopeds

August

MTA Queensland Welcomes Hydrogen Fuel

MTA Queensland Embraces Its Role as a Small Business Digital Champion Industry Association

MTA Queensland Client Charging Into The Auto Industry

MTA Queensland Backs Reform To Automotive Franchising

MTA Queensland backs Small Business Fair Dismissal Code Review

MTA Queensland Award Finalists Announced

MTA Queensland wins Australian Business Innovation Award

July

Auto Camp Driving Careers in Automotive

May

MTA Queensland announced as Small Business Digital Champion

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Training Attracts International Attendance

April

Former MTAI Apprentice wins Scholarship to chase international motorsport dream

MTA Institute First Trade RTO to be ACPET Certified

March

Carmageddon Event A Major Success for MTA Queensland

February

Auto Camp Igniting Automotive Professionals

Carmageddon Innovation Event Announced

MTA Queensland’s Flood Assistance

MTA Queensland Supports EV Report

Cars & Coffee Raising Money for Youngcare

January

Apprentice Mentoring for the Automotive Industry

2018

December

How to Recognise a Professional Automotive Business

November

New Funding Access for Small Businesses

October

Funding for Innovation in Automotive Businesses

New Opportunities for Engineers in the Australian Automotive Sector

New Office of Future Transport Technologies Will Develop National Road Safety Model

School’s in for Auto Camp in the Holidays!

August

The Motor Trades Professional Circle is a Brand You Can Trust

July

Why Automotive Trade Recognition is Important

Auto Camp – A Hit with Teens

June

Motoring bodies oppose new luxury car levy

ACCC Takata Briefing Recall App Launch

April

New School Holidays Program – Auto Camp

MTAiQ Sponsors MTAQ Racing Team

March

Free Auto Industry Event

February

MTA Queensland Presents New World Automotive

MTA Queensland Supports Uptake of Electric Vehicles

January

MTA Queensland Announced as Automotive Industry Mentor for Apprentices

2017

December

MTA Queensland Supports ACCC’s Final Report

MTAQ member Llewellyn Motors Leading Solar Power Generation

November

EV North sets the pace for automotive innovation in North Queensland

Automotive Industry Hub an Australian first

Mark Dodge Motoring wins 2017 Community Award

Unfair New Tax on Luxury Cars

The benefits of being a MTA Queensland Member

October

Commends Springfield Labor candidate for embracing revolutionary transport options

September

MTA Queensland supports Queensland Governments Funding for Innovative Motorcycle Businesses

August

MTA Queensland Supports Government’s Decision on Fuel Price Boards

MTA Queensland backs ACCC Market Study Into New Car Retailing

How Do You Choose a Trustworthy Automotive Business

MTA Institute enters a partnership with Kawasaki Motors

MTA Queensland Wins Fight for Sunday Trading Exemption

MTA Queensland QUT Reinforce 3D Printing Revolution

Test Drive A Car for Days

July

Carmageddon – Leading the Way! 3 July 2017

MTA Institute leading the way in Automotive Training

MTA Institute takes the future to Townsville

Carmageddon – Leading the Way – 12th July

Carmageddon – MTA Queensland leads the way!

MTA Queensland supports new Electric Vehicle focus

MTA Queensland Welcomes Ignite Ideas Funding

MTAQ announces Youngcare as an official charity partner

May

MTAQ Racing Team to Make their Mark on QLD Motorsport

MTA Queensland welcomes world class auto innovation to the Sir Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of Excellence

Racing Team Launch

MTA Queensland announces Automotive Innovation Hub

Carmageddon – Leading the Way! MTA Queensland 26 May 2017 (1)

April

Three Young Apprentices Volunteer to Build the First MTA Queensland Race Car

How do you trust an automotive business

MTA Queensland supports the next step in car buying using Virtual Reality!

MTA Queensland supports call for training sector funding

March

Government Funded Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Carmageddon – Automotive Innovation in QLD

MTA Queensland Supports Public Education Around Petrol Tax

February

MTAQ – Small Businesses need to be proactive about cyber security

CARMAGEDDON – An innovation revolution is coming our way

MTA Queensland supports BMW on their push for low emission vehicles

MTA Queensland says Consumer Detriment Likely if Sunday Trading Commences

MTA Queensland continues its push to ban discounted fuel price boards

January

MTAQ fuel price boards

2024

February

MTA Queensland Industry Award Nominations Now Open

MTA Queensland Supporting VET Trainer Ambitions through Scholarship Program

Automotive Businesses Key to Driving Government’s Fuel Efficiency Commitment

January

To Service or Not to Service… MTA Queensland Welcomes Further Consultation on EV Maintenance & Repair

Code Administration Committee Makes Major Steps in Review Response

2023

December

Government’s New Migration Policy Creates a Framework for Positive Change

Government Tightens Requirements for Luxury Car Tax

November

2023 Auto Women Scholarship Recipients Announced

Automotive Leaders Honoured as MTA Queensland Announces 2023 Industry Award Winners

Deception Bay Apprentice Named State’s Top Automotive Talent

MTA Queensland Supporting VET Trainer Ambitions through Scholarship Program

October

Excellence on Display as Automotive’s Outstanding Apprentices Recognised

September

MTA Queensland Driving Recruitment With ‘Automotive Jobs Queensland’ Platform

Time to Get Serious on Odometer Fraud

August

Automotive Businesses – Are You Ready for Electric Vehicles?

Upskilling the Industry with MTA Queensland’s VET Trainer Scholarship

June

Industry Stalwart Calls Time on Illustrious

May

2023 Auto Women Scholarships Announced

Sienna Whiting and Joshua Norris Awarded the MTA Queensland 2023 VET Trainer Scholarships

April

MTAA Stands Ready to Help Implement the National Electric Vehicle Strategy

2023 MTA Queensland Industry Award Nominations Now Open

February

Urgent Investment Required as End-of-life Tyres Continue to Pile up

Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting Available with the MTA Institute

Keeping Industry Safe with New Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle Micro-Credentials

Upskilling the Industry with MTA Queensland’s VET Trainer Scholarship

January

Time to Act on Odometer Fraud

2022

November

Excellence Recognised as MTA Queensland Announces 2022 Industry Award Winners

Intervention Required against Catalytic Converter Theft

MTA Queensland Calls for Tougher Stance on Odometer Fraud

October

Auto Women Scholarship Recipients Announced

Celebrating Women in the Auto Industry at Inaugural Dinner

September

Electric Vehicle Discussion Paper Forms the Framework for Australia’s Journey to Zero Emission

Outstanding Apprentices Recognised as Award Finalists Announced

Winners Selected to Pursue VET Trainer Ambitions

New EV Training Opportunities for MTA Institute Apprentices

MTA Queensland Brings Public Awareness on ADAS with New Introductory Course

Supporting Career Advancement with Auto Women Scholarships

August

Finalists Announced for 2022 Queensland Auto Awards!

MTA Queensland VET Trainer Scholarship Now Open for Applications!

July

Automotive Organisations Reach a Historic Agreement on National Fleet Transition

MTA Institute Leads the Way in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Training

June

Carmageddon Auto Innovation Event Tickets Now Available

Automotive Apprentice Survey Results

May

April

MTA Institute Becomes First RTO in Australia to Offer Cert II in Automotive Accessory Fitting

Auto Women Scholarship Winners

March

Sharine Milne and Tim McRae Awarded the MTA Queensland 2022 VET Trainer Scholarship

Higher Penalties Needed for Odometer Windbacks

EVs Charging Ahead in Queensland

If It’s Flooded Forget It – A Warning for Car Buyers and Sellers

New Scholarships Supporting Careers for Women in the Automotive Industry

February

Applications Open for Round One of Automotive Trainer Scholarship

January

MTA Queensland Secures Sunday Trading Exemption for Automotive Industry

2021

November

Excellence Recognised as MTA Queensland Announces 2021 Industry Award Winners

EV Strategy is a Great Start

Mandatory Labels for Electric Vehicles in Queensland

October

Felicity Wright and Jack Cunnington Awarded the MTA Queensland 2021 VET Trainer Scholarship

September

Harmonisation of CTP Further Damages Small Business Operators

Igor in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Jamie in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Joshua in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Keith in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Ryan in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Sunshine Coast Apprentices in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Jake in the Running for Apprentice of the Year

Apprentice Excellence Recognised as Award Finalists Announced

August

Nominations Open For Round Two of Automotive Tradie Scholarship

2021 Auto Award Finalists Announced

Bill Robertson Toyota Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Filby’s Motors Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Ireland’s of Cairns Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Superformance Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Fionna Blackburne Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

Tania Meli Announced a Finalist for Auto Awards

June

Office of Fair Trading Decision A Win For Licensed Dealers

Franchising Code of Conduct Reforms Welcomed

May

Tickets on Sale for ‘Carmageddon’ Auto Innovation Event

April

Nominations for MTA Queensland’s Industry Awards Now Open

Wayne Herring Receives MTA Queensland VET Trainer Scholarship

March

Automotive Data Sharing Levels the Playing Field

Car Dealers Get A Win!

Improved Vehicle Standards and Safety for Queenslanders

MTA Queensland Welcomes Expanded Apprentice Subsidy Support

ERA Amendment Reduces Fees for Automotive Recyclers

January

Vocational Overhaul Should Encourage Future Automotive Workforce

MTA Queensland Supports Future Skills with New Training Courses

2020

December

Opportunity Lost in Protecting Industry

Industry and Consumers Win with Fuel Price Reporting

MTA Queensland Supports Hydrogen Car Trial

October

MTA Queensland Announces Changing of the Guard

MTA Queensland Supports New Rights for Franchisees, Fuel Retailers and Small Businesses

September

More Testing Needed For Quad Bike Safety

New Scholarship Announced For Automotive Tradies

A Better Deal For 2 Wheels

MTA Queensland Welcomes Tax Support for Small Businesses

Automotive Careers Ignited through Auto Camp

August

MTA Queensland Supports Waste Legislation

MTA Queensland Congratulates Kimberley Wallace

July

Job Support Extension A Win for Businesses Still Struggling

Holden Dealers’ Hands Forced

Incentives Needed For EV Uptake

April

Time to Revisit Flexibility in Awards for SMEs

March

MTA Queensland and MTA Institute Supporting Our Members and Apprentices Through COVID-19

Auto Camp School Holiday Program

Queensland Motor Industry Invests in Innovative Australian Tyre Recycler

February

Holden Dealers Need to Be Treated Fairly

End of an Era for Holden

2019

December

Auto Camp Sparks Automotive Interest in Teens

November

Automotive School Holiday Program

MTA Queensland supports motor vehicle service and repair information sharing scheme

October

MTA Queensland Recognises Outstanding Apprentices

September

Students learning the trade with Auto Camp

MTA Institute wins Queensland Small Training Provider of the Year Award

MTA Queensland announced as a Lord Mayor’s Business Awards Finalist

MTA Queensland Celebrates Import of Electric Mopeds

August

MTA Queensland Welcomes Hydrogen Fuel

MTA Queensland Embraces Its Role as a Small Business Digital Champion Industry Association

MTA Queensland Client Charging Into The Auto Industry

MTA Queensland Backs Reform To Automotive Franchising

MTA Queensland backs Small Business Fair Dismissal Code Review

MTA Queensland Award Finalists Announced

MTA Queensland wins Australian Business Innovation Award

July

Auto Camp Driving Careers in Automotive

May

MTA Queensland announced as Small Business Digital Champion

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Training Attracts International Attendance

April

Former MTAI Apprentice wins Scholarship to chase international motorsport dream

MTA Institute First Trade RTO to be ACPET Certified

March

Carmageddon Event A Major Success for MTA Queensland

February

Auto Camp Igniting Automotive Professionals

Carmageddon Innovation Event Announced

MTA Queensland’s Flood Assistance

MTA Queensland Supports EV Report

Cars & Coffee Raising Money for Youngcare

January

Apprentice Mentoring for the Automotive Industry

2018

December

How to Recognise a Professional Automotive Business

November

New Funding Access for Small Businesses

October

Funding for Innovation in Automotive Businesses

New Opportunities for Engineers in the Australian Automotive Sector

New Office of Future Transport Technologies Will Develop National Road Safety Model

School’s in for Auto Camp in the Holidays!

August

The Motor Trades Professional Circle is a Brand You Can Trust

July

Why Automotive Trade Recognition is Important

Auto Camp – A Hit with Teens

June

Motoring bodies oppose new luxury car levy

ACCC Takata Briefing Recall App Launch

April

New School Holidays Program – Auto Camp

MTAiQ Sponsors MTAQ Racing Team

March

Free Auto Industry Event

February

MTA Queensland Presents New World Automotive

MTA Queensland Supports Uptake of Electric Vehicles

January

MTA Queensland Announced as Automotive Industry Mentor for Apprentices

2017

December

MTA Queensland Supports ACCC’s Final Report

MTAQ member Llewellyn Motors Leading Solar Power Generation

November

EV North sets the pace for automotive innovation in North Queensland

Automotive Industry Hub an Australian first

Mark Dodge Motoring wins 2017 Community Award

Unfair New Tax on Luxury Cars

The benefits of being a MTA Queensland Member

October

Commends Springfield Labor candidate for embracing revolutionary transport options

September

MTA Queensland supports Queensland Governments Funding for Innovative Motorcycle Businesses

August

MTA Queensland Supports Government’s Decision on Fuel Price Boards

MTA Queensland backs ACCC Market Study Into New Car Retailing

How Do You Choose a Trustworthy Automotive Business

MTA Institute enters a partnership with Kawasaki Motors

MTA Queensland Wins Fight for Sunday Trading Exemption

MTA Queensland QUT Reinforce 3D Printing Revolution

Test Drive A Car for Days

July

Carmageddon – Leading the Way! 3 July 2017

MTA Institute leading the way in Automotive Training

MTA Institute takes the future to Townsville

Carmageddon – Leading the Way – 12th July

Carmageddon – MTA Queensland leads the way!

MTA Queensland supports new Electric Vehicle focus

MTA Queensland Welcomes Ignite Ideas Funding

MTAQ announces Youngcare as an official charity partner

May

MTAQ Racing Team to Make their Mark on QLD Motorsport

MTA Queensland welcomes world class auto innovation to the Sir Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of Excellence

Racing Team Launch

MTA Queensland announces Automotive Innovation Hub

Carmageddon – Leading the Way! MTA Queensland 26 May 2017 (1)

April

Three Young Apprentices Volunteer to Build the First MTA Queensland Race Car

How do you trust an automotive business

MTA Queensland supports the next step in car buying using Virtual Reality!

MTA Queensland supports call for training sector funding

March

Government Funded Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Carmageddon – Automotive Innovation in QLD

MTA Queensland Supports Public Education Around Petrol Tax

February

MTAQ – Small Businesses need to be proactive about cyber security

CARMAGEDDON – An innovation revolution is coming our way

MTA Queensland supports BMW on their push for low emission vehicles

MTA Queensland says Consumer Detriment Likely if Sunday Trading Commences

MTA Queensland continues its push to ban discounted fuel price boards

January

MTAQ fuel price boards

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