Time to ‘modernise’ right to repair
Australia’s lead aftermarket body is hoping the return of a minister to their cause will help take the Right to Repair to the next level in Australia.
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Opening the door to clearer repair information
When the ‘right to repair’ legislation passed into law almost three years ago, the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority was appointed by Treasury to oversee the scheme aimed at improving access to repair information.
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Alliance set to raise standards of plastic repairs
The increasing rate of plastic involved in collision repairs and the need for standardised techniques and standards has led to the formation of a new global partnership.
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Automotive franchisees ‘win’ with extra protections
Australia’s leading auto industry bodies are celebrating a win for franchised repairers and motor dealers in their inclusion under government reforms to the franchising code.
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ACIA scores major win with OEM giant’s support
The collision industry’s key skills advocacy body has scored a major win by signing up Australia’s biggest automotive brand.
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Opening up the vital career gateway to the future
This year has placed recruitment issues as front and centre for many repair businesses but the new advocacy body, the Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA) is looking forward to creating long-term solutions.
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Franchise protections should cover repairers; MTAA
As the national franchising system undergoes a major review, the automotive peak body wants key protections to be extended to automotive repairers.
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Skills shortage to last into the next decade
Australia’s skills shortage is expected to last “well into” the 2030s, recruiter Hays says, and current demand for communication and adaptability skills will give way to employers foremost seeking critical thinking and agile leadership.
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SEMA Show to include expanded education program
As part of SEMA’s initiative to create a more robust career- and professional-development program year-round, the 2023 SEMA Show will feature a fully customisable hands-on education program that focuses on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of emerging trends, and industry best practices.
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The challenge of becoming a licensed driver
Toyota has assisted four Australians to obtain their driving license in order to raise awareness of the challenges that some people face when attempting to pass their driving test.
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