The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) has unveiled its 2024 state election blueprint, outlining support measures for the retail, repair, and service sectors of the state’s automotive industry.
It says the automotive industry serves as a critical enabler of the Queensland economy and is deeply intertwined with the lives of residents and businesses.
As the election approaches on October 26, 2024, MTA Queensland’s blueprint
highlights five priorities designed to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of automotive businesses in the state.
Recommendations include:
• Addressing skills shortages and developing workforce solutions to ensure the industry has the future skills to support Queensland’s ongoing prosperity
• Delivering high-quality training for an industry that is beginning to undergo a significant transformation
• Shoring up future industry viability and competitiveness
• Ensuring Queensland’s transition to zero and low emission is optimised
• Protect the environment through the adoption of end-of-life vehicle planning.
MTA Queensland says the state’s automotive landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a rapid transition to zero and low-emission vehicles.
It says the transition presents multifaceted challenges across the automotive industry, particularly for family-owned businesses that are pivotal in vehicle maintenance and services.
“Developed through extensive consultations with members and industry stakeholders, MTA Queensland’s State Election Blueprint offers practical recommendations to support automotive businesses during this time of transition,” MTA Queensland chief executive Rod Camm says.
“The sector’s significant contribution necessitates a strategic relationship between the industry and government. We encourage all political parties to consider the proposals outlined in the blueprint.
“We look forward to collaborating with the incoming government, opposition, and crossbench members to promote a sustainable future for the automotive industry,” he says.
The election blueprint can be accessed on the MTA Queensland website HERE.
