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Motor Trades Association of Queensland A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 1 5
Contents
02 Chairman’s Report
11 Treasurer’s Report
12 Members Services and Support
17 Queensland Motor Dealer Council (formerly AADA Queensland)
18 Automotive Engineers Division
20 Automotive Parts Recyclers Division
22 Engine Reconditioners Association of Queensland
23 National Auto Collision Alliance
24 Queensland Farm and Industrial Machinery Dealers Division
26 Queensland Motorcycle Industry Division
27 Rental Vehicle Industry Division
28 Service Station and Convenience Store Association of Queensland
31 Tyre and Undercar Division of Queensland
33 Automotive Remarketing Division
35 MTA Institute of Technology
37 Financial Report
68 Board Members 2014 - 2015
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 01Chairman’s Report
Attached to this report are the comprehensive statements
from the Chairs of the 11 Industry Divisions, each being
a Board Member. I thank them for their duty,
commitment and contributions.
It is with pride I present the 2014-15 issues and matters relating to the motor
Annual Report of the Motor Trades of trades. The Executive team meets when
Queensland (MTA Queensland or the required. Board Members have been
Association), an industrial organisation highly professional and conscientious in
of employers in the motor trades, their deliberations on all matters before
now in its 86th year representing the committee. Corporate governance
the motor trades in Queensland. - the mechanisms, processes and
David Fraser relations of the Board - has been and
It is my sixth term as your Chairman,
Chairman MTA Queensland is of a high standard. I thank each
and it is my charter to ensure that the
Board Member for their genuine and
‘Objects’ contained in the Association’s
selfless service and commitment to
rules, approved by Queensland’s
the motor trades and the Association.
Industrial Relations Commission and
Fair Work Australia in November 2014, Attached to this report are the
are complied with. These are: comprehensive statements from
• to promote, advance and protect the the Chairs of the 11 Industry
interest of the motor vehicle industry Divisions, each being a Board
and associated trades or businesses Member. I thank them for their duty,
in Queensland and to conserve the commitment and contributions.
interest of Members;
They are:
• to advocate, advance and protect
the interests of employers connected • David Fraser, MTA Queensland
with the motor vehicle industry and Chairman and Chair of the
associated trades or businesses in Queensland Farm & Industrial
Queensland; Machinery Dealer Division
• to consider and deal with any • Steve Eaton, MTA Queensland Vice
question relevant to the motor vehicle Chairman and Chair of the National
industry and associated trades or Auto Collision Alliance
businesses;
• Paul Peterson, MTA Queensland
• to participate in, promote and
Secretary/Treasurer and Chair of
encourage all forms of education
the Queensland Motorcycle
and training supportive of the
development of the motor vehicle Industry Division
industry and associated trades or • Mark Bryers, Chair of the Engine
businesses in Queensland; and Reconditioners’ Association
• to do any such other lawful things Queensland
as may appear to be incidental or • Garth Madill, Chair of the Queensland
conducive to the above Objects in Motor Dealers Council
any of them.
• Glen Ford, Chair of the Automotive
In the past 12 months, your Board Parts Recyclers Division
has been diligent in attending to
these multifaceted duties in what • Tim Kane, Chair of the Service Station
has been, for employers in the motor & Convenience Store Association
trades, a year of political uncertainty, Queensland
differing economic conditions and • John Ruddick, Chair of the Tyre &
challenging industry changes. Undercar Division of Queensland
Your Board has met on four occasions to • Charlie Serchen, Chair of the
consider and determine MTA Queensland Automotive Engineers Division
02 Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of EmployersNew corporate partners have joined MTA Queensland
whilst other partnerships have ceased. I acknowledge
each and thank them on behalf of the Board and
Members for their support.
• Michael Kennedy, Chair of the respectively and their input into • Commonwealth Bank – offering
Automotive Remarketing Division the Association’s governance. members some of the lowest EFTPOS
charges and other benefits;
• Chris Ching, Chair of the Rental
I thank our regional representatives
Vehicle Industry Division • Dun and Bradstreet – the nation’s
- Steve Eaton, Vice Chairman foremost credit control and debt
Charlie Serchen, after almost 40 years and Representative for Far North collection agency;
in the repair sector, is leaving us having Queensland Region; Rod Pether,
relocated his business to northern • Staples – the leading supplier
Representative North Queensland
New South Wales and is no longer of a complete range of office
Region and James Robertson, consumables;
able to contribute. From 2002, Charlie
Representative, Central Queensland
chaired the now Automotive Engineers • Australian All Energy Solutions
Division (AED) (formerly the Combined Region for their commitment and sense
(AAES) - a QLD-based renewable
Mechanical Repair Specialist Division). of duty to the motor trades and the energy company that are the leading
Under his leadership, the Division dealt Association. They put before the Board solar consultants and experts in
with many issues including the recent the economic conditions, employer and solar solutions;
complex and challenging changes industry policy issues of their respective
• Guard Insurance - specialists in
in the motor vehicle repairs sector. areas and contribute to our governance. insurance and risk management
Members of the AED have elected Mark Combined, they provide a holistic solutions; and
Dodge from Cairns, the former Vice perspective of the State’s automotive
Chairman, to fill the vacancy. On behalf • Our Auto Tech-Centre - offering
value chain’s economic conditions and
of the Board I welcome Mark and look access to the largest technical library
employer policy and industry issues. in the southern hemisphere.
forward to his contributions for the AED.
Glen Ford, the Chairman of the Auto Executive Team The partnership arrangement between
Parts Recyclers Division (APRD) Staples and the Association has
In between Board meetings, the changed and on behalf of the Board
has ably led the sector since 2006.
governance and administration of the I thank Staples for their long-standing
He has decided to follow his own
Association rests with the Executive support over the past years.
advice, offered in the APRD’s 2014
Annual Report, which was ‘to look at Team that includes General Manager
Kellie Dewar and Managing Director
a succession and retirement plan’ and
of Strategic Operations Steve Ghost.
Corporate Office
did not nominate for the position of
Under the leadership of General
Chairman. During Glen’s stewardship, I thank each for their service to the
Manager Kellie Dewar, the important
there were ongoing challenges in Board, the Membership, their belief
corporate tasks of administration,
the parts recycling sector which he in and pursuit of the Objects of
service delivery, advocacy and
openly addressed. This included large the Rules of MTA Queensland and
communications have been sustained
corporate entities moving into the their integrity and professionalism and delivered at a high level by her
industry. Lawrie Beecham from Hervey in performing their duties. and her loyal and competent staff.
Bay, who was an active Member of the
On behalf of the Board, I thank
APRD Division, was elected as Chair.
Corporate Partners Kellie Dewar and each officer for
On behalf of the Board, I thank their professionalism, dedication and
New Corporate Partners have joined MTA
Charlie Serchen and Glen Ford for commitment to the Association and
Queensland whilst other partnerships
their long-term loyalty and service to the Membership. Thank you.
have ceased. I acknowledge each and
to their respective Divisions of the
thank them on the behalf of the Board Over the year, some long-serving
motor trades and to the Association.
Our best wishes are with them in and Members for their support. They are: staff have found careers elsewhere
the new phases of their lives. which has brought new faces to
• MTAA Superannuation – our
our corporate office. On behalf of
superannuation partner;
On behalf of the Board, I welcome the Board, I thank each of them,
Mark Dodge and Lawrie Beecham • Capricorn Society Limited – the particularly former Divisional Executive
and look forward to their contributions largest independent automotive parts Ben Chesterfield and Administrative
for the AED and the APRD buying cooperative in Australia; Assistant Katie Gould, for their
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 03Chairman’s Report continued
In the State, strong and productive relationships
have been forged with the Departments of Justice
and Transport and Main Roads and with the
Brisbane City Council.
professionalism and welcome Colin and Transport and Main Roads and • Motor Accident Insurance
Fitzpatrick and Sara Cameron to the with the Brisbane City Council. At the Commission Review of the limits
respective roles and to the team. Commonwealth level, through strong to apply to Compulsory Third
policy development submissions, the Party Premiums;
To ensure that our staff continues to MTA Queensland is recognised as a • Response to Parliamentary Finance
provide the high standard of service responsible and strong contributor. and Administration Committee re
delivery for which the Association is
Meetings with other peak the Workers’ Compensation and
renowned, skills in operational and
organisational representatives and Rehabilitation and other Legislation
administrations systems are updated
individual Members of Parliament Amendment Bill 2015;
as required. This is necessary to meet
the changing needs of Members, have transpired as required. • Response to the Parliamentary
e-commerce and communications. and Legal Affairs and Community
The 2014-15 year included the Safety Committee re An Inquiry into
At the end of the 2015 financial State General Election and, as is the consumer protections and remedies
year, Ian Field resigned as Chief practice, a policy submission was for buyers of new motor vehicles
Executive Officer. On behalf of the forwarded to the major political parties (Lemon Laws);
MTA Queensland Board I thank him contesting the poll. As a follow up,
• Response to the Department of
for his experienced and professional congratulatory letters were sent to all
Transport and Main Roads discussion
leadership of the Corporate Office. Members, the newly elected Premier
paper on Motorcycle licensing;
and the Ministers with commissions
On 12 December 2015, the MTA relative to the motor trades, as well as • Response to the Parliamentary
Queensland’s corporate office and to the Leader of the Opposition and Utilities, Science and Innovation
the MTA Institute of Technology will the appropriate Shadow Ministers. Committee re the Liquid Fuel Supply
have resided in the state-of-the-art Sir (Ethanol and Other Biofuels Mandate)
Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of In addition, congratulatory letters Amendment Bill 2015;
Excellence for exactly four years. were sent to the newly elected Prime
• Response to the Parliamentary
Minister and newly appointed Federal
Education and Small Business
Ministers with portfolios of relevance
Advocacy to the automotive value chain. Whilst
Committee re the Jobs Queensland
2015 Bill; and
A core function, as stated in the Rules, these letters are congratulatory, they
is ‘to advocate, advance and protect inform about the MTA Queensland and • Response to the Parliamentary
the interests of employers connected the spread of the Membership and Finance and Parliamentary Committee
with the motor vehicle industry and motor trades throughout the State. re the Inquiries into possible changes
associated trades or businesses in to Queensland Parliamentary terms.
Queensland’. The past year has been All governmental policy processes
relevant to the automotive value chain Policy submissions to the
one of change, complex policy issues
have been responded to either by Commonwealth Government include:
and difficult economic conditions
for industry. On behalf of the MTA way of submissions, fora attendance,
• Comprehensive response to the
Queensland, General Manager Kellie or by appearing before Parliamentary
Australian Treasury Competition Policy
Dewar has cogently presented the Committees or Departmental meetings.
Review Secretariat re the Competition
Association’s views either in submissions, As is the practice, the Association
Policy Review Draft (Harper) Report;
fora, or meetings. In-so-doing, the provides a pre-budget submission
to both the Commonwealth and • In partnership with the Queensland
standing of the MTA Queensland as the
State Budget processes from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
voice of the motor trades has been heard
perspective of the motor trades. and other Queensland employer
and the feedback is that it is respected.
organisations, a submission to the
Policy Submissions to the Queensland Productivity Commission’s Inquiry
Our standing as the peak body
Government include: into the operation of the Fair Work
representing Queensland’s motor trades
has been entrenched at all levels of • Response to the State Government’s Act 2009;
government. In the State, strong and discussion paper Towards a clean • Response to the Australian Treasury
productive relationships have been energy economy; achieving a biofuels Small Business, Competition and
forged with the Departments of Justice mandate for Queensland; Small Business Division re the Unfair
04 Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of EmployersAll governmental policy processes relevant to the
automotive value chain have been responded to either by
way of submissions, fora attendance, or by appearing before
Parliamentary Committees or Departmental meetings.
Contract Terms Consultation Paper • The improved and updated
Fora Franchising Code of Conduct which
Extending Unfair Contract Term
Over the past year, the MTA Queensland became law as from 1 January 2015.
Protections to Small Business;
has been invited to participate in various The MTA Queensland has been
• Response to the Australian Treasury policy fora. These include: involved in submissions relating to
Small Business, Competition and
• The Queensland Loss and Crime the Code since 2008.
Small Business Division re Exposure
Committee as a contributing member • Working with the Queensland Office
draft legislation consultation for
to represent the service station sector; of Fair Trading on what they refer
Extending Unfair Contract Term
• The Chamber of Commerce of to as ‘Operation Round Up’ which
Protection to Small Business;
seeks to limit the operations of
Industry Round Table to discuss
• The Australian Treasury, Competition unlicensed motor dealers preying on
the Productivity Commission Inquiry
and Consumer Division re the Small unsuspecting consumers. It dovetails
into the Fair Work Act 2008 and
Business and Family Enterprise with our ‘Dob in a Backyarder’
the concept of a unified industry
Ombudsman Discussion Paper; program;
submission;
• The Australian Treasury, Competition • Amendments to the Transport
• The State Government’s Business
and Consumer Division re Exposure Operations (Road Use Management)
Advisory fora;
draft Australian Small Business and Act 1995 (s 133 Business owner
• The State Government’s Safer Roads, to record information about repairs
Family Enterprise Ombudsman and
Safer Queensland forum; and painting) which clarified the
Associated Bills;
• The Department of Transport and Main requirements for motor vehicle
• Response to the Senate Legal and repairers to keep records about
Roads development of a ‘Long term
Constitutional Affairs Committee re the repair and painting of vehicles
Transport Strategy and Direction for the
the Australian Small Business and and simplified the record-keeping
Queensland transport system’ forum;
Family Enterprise Ombudsman requirements. The new provision
• Biofuels Mandate Workshops;
Bill 2015; showed there was no need for the
• Motor Vehicle and Chattel records to be kept in a separate,
• The Australian Treasury White Paper
Auctioneers Act 2014 information formal register. It made clear that the
March 2015 Re:think, better tax,
sessions concerning the new records may be kept through ordinary
better Australia;
regulatory requirements; documents used by repairers such
• The Senate Economics Legislation as invoices, computer records, job
• Divisional industry summits; and
Committee Inquiry into the provisions cards, paper records etc. They must
• National meeting of the respective
of The Treasury Legislation be, however, complete and accessible
motor trades Divisions.
Amendment (Small Business and should the need arise;
Unfair Contract Terms) Bill 2015. • Successful engagement with the
• Response to the Department of
Achievements Department of Transport and
Infrastructure and Regional Affairs Achievements have long lead-times Main Roads and the Office of Fair
Vehicle Safety Standards Division re requiring patient and consistent Trading on a range of legislative and
the Options Discussion Paper 2014 advocacy. In the past year, measures regulatory issues relating to the
of the Motor Vehicle Standards that have been realised to the benefit motor trades;
Act 1989; of the motor trades include: • Resolution to Voluntary Code of
Practice relating to the Access to
• The Australian Treasury Deregulation Achievements:
Service Information; and
Division re Treasury Legislation
• The commencement of the standalone • Amendments to the Vehicle
(Spring Repeal Day) Bill 2015; and
legislation - the Motor Vehicle and Registration Regulation to provide
• Letter referring to the Australian Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014 from that unregistered vehicles that are
Competition and Consumer 1 December 2014 which had been dealer’s stock being used within
Commission re sustained high prices a long-standing policy goal - some the dealer’s premises are exempt
of fuel in regional areas that did not fourteen years. It included the effect of vehicles. This ensures that, as a
reflect declining oil price. replacing 14 forms with three; Compulsory Third Party Insurance
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 05Chairman’s Report continued
The practice of meeting with regional Members to hear
their issues, gain understanding of their service needs
and impart industry and Association information
continued over the past year.
policy is not available for exempt Service Stations and Convenience The MTA Queensland on Wednesday
vehicles, dealers may obtain liability Stores, National Auto Collision 26th November, 2014, gained Federal
insurance to cover unregistered Alliance, and the Queensland Farm employer registration. In the past, and
vehicles used on their premises. and Industrial Machinery Divisions. under the Fair Work Act, the Association
was a ‘Transitionally Registered
Stationery and Technical Adviser
Membership services Russell Sticklen has been part of
Organisation’ in the federal system
which allowed it to represent Members’
The cornerstone on which the MTA the MTA Queensland story for some interests in all industrial relations
Queensland rests is Membership 21 years. He oversees the supply of matters. The practical differences
Services which oversees and delivers industry-specific products such as between the transitional registration and
the requirements of Members, from sales contracts, job cards and the full registration are negligible excepting
advocacy to industrial relations to production of brochures and leaflets it allows the Association to take its
publications, to assist them in the for Members. Russell Sticklen is place with other federally registered
operations of their businesses. General
an excellent source for technical employer organisations in the name
Manager Kellie Dewar and her team
information and advices for Members. of the Motor Trades Association of
have provided a high standard of
Queensland Industrial Organisation of
support services to assist and advance On behalf of the Board, I thank
the functioning of each Division. This is Employers. The Association has been
Kellie Dewar and her team for
acknowledged in each of the Divisional a registered employer organisation in
their professionalism, service and
reports. To a great extent, the culture the Queensland Industrial Relations
commitment to the Membership.
of professionalism, service delivery system since 25th March 1949.
and care for the Membership derives I commend to Members, General On behalf of the Board, I thank
from Kellie Dewar’s leadership. Manager Kellie Dewar’s report. Ted Kowalski and new recruit Paul
The practice of meeting with regional Murray for their service and advice
Members to hear their issues, gain Industrial Relations to Members on motor trades and
understanding of their service needs The industrial relations services employer matters. I place on record
and impart industry and Association provided to Members by the MTA appreciation to Michelle Chadburn
information continued over the past Queensland are ‘second to none’. for her contributions to Members on
year. General Manager Kellie Dewar and Ably led by our long-serving Industrial workplace relations matters whilst
Divisional Executive Andy O’Hearn have relations specialist Ted Kowalski, she was with the Association.
shared opportunities to meet Members assisted by Paul Murray, Members I commend to Members,
in Cairns, Mareeba, Townsville, have access to immediate and Industrial Relations Manager
Gladstone and Cloncurry. These visits professional advice pertaining to Ted Kowalski’s report.
were in addition to the face-to-face visits the Fair Work Act and the full suite
from the Divisional Executive team. of workplace relations issues.
Industry Awareness
The MTA Queensland and the BUSY At
Work organisation have partnered to
A focus for the past year has been - Public Relations
the ‘Four-Year Review of Modern
secure access for members to BUSY Modern communication platforms
Awards’ which is anticipated to be
At Work’s apprenticeship services. into today’s business environment
completed by early next year. For the
These include matching apprentices to are vital to provide Members with
Association, the relevant Awards are
business through the world-renowned quick and accurate access to data.
the Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair,
Harrison Career Assessment Tool, Your Association will continue to
Service and Retail Award and the
and access to mentoring services to increase its electronic communications
Clerks Private Sector Award. The capacity to and from Members
help businesses retain apprentices.
essential purpose of the review is to to enable information currency
Divisional Executive Ben Chesterfield determine if the modern award system and real-time engagement.
resigned to take a position elsewhere. is working the way intended. The MTA
Colin Fitzpatrick now has the Queensland collaborated with other Skype and teleconferencing
responsibility to the requirements of similar stakeholders in the compilation infrastructure is in place to provide
the Tyre and Undercar, Rental Vehicles, of submissions to the review. Members with immediate access
06 Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of EmployersThe MTAIT remains the largest training provider to
deliver on-site training to the collision repair
industry throughout Queensland.
to meetings and discussions. This The apprenticeship system remains the Certificate I in Automotive Vocational
ensures that any Member, regardless the industry’s preferred model of Preparation in Light Vehicle Automotive.
of location in our decentralised State, skills formation. The MTAIT’s overall
can engage in Divisional meetings. apprenticeship numbers have slightly The MTAIT signed a Memorandum
declined over the year. There are a of Understanding with two South
The Motor Trader magazine is in its variety of reasons for this reduction in Korean training institutions and the
81st year of publication as the voice apprenticeships, which include a slower Brisbane based Smart Education
of the motor trades and is one of the and Training Australia consultancy
uptake of automotive apprentices, higher
oldest trade magazines in the nation. to establish a mutually beneficial
completion rate of students without
There are eleven editions each year collaborative relationship between
replacement and aggressive competition.
that are produced in-house. Editor the four parties. This will lead to
Jonathan Nash ensures it is a source The MTAIT remains the largest training providing students and teachers with
for motor trades’ information, policy and provider to deliver on-site training to customised training programs. In
advocacy news and that it promotes the collision repair industry throughout addition, a Chinese delegation from the
Members and their businesses, Queensland. This model of delivery Sichuan province visited the Sir Jack
emphasises skills and training and is allows employers and students the Brabham Centre of Excellence with
entertaining. In addition, Jonathan is flexibility and consistency of one-on-one the aim of gaining understanding of
the Editor of the Australian Tyre Dealer training to maximise learning outcomes. Vocational Education Training and how
which is the authority on tyre industry The Learning Management System, the MTAIT trainers deliver in practice.
issues. It is distributed nationally to an online system to assess students
a wide readership six times a year. with employer input, has enabled At the beginning of 2015, the
the MTAIT to provide greater training MTAIT introduced the National
Together, all of our publications establish Automobile Dealership Association
services to the collision repair industry.
the credentials of our Association to University courses, specially
Members, within the community and The MTAIT continued to actively tailored to the Australian market.
the various agencies of government engage with the national automotive The courses offer dealerships the
by disseminating the views and news industry skills council, Auto training to grow their business and
of our several industry sectors. Skills Australia (ASA), to provide improve financial performance.
On behalf of the Board I thank feedback into the development of
the automotive training package The quality of MTAIT training is
Editor Jonathan Nash and his team
and to drive policy development in illustrated by students successful in
for the enthusiasm and energy
government agencies. The MTAIT winning industry Awards. There have
they bring to their roles, and the
holds a board position at ASA and been many outstanding success
insightful and enjoyable automotive
actively represents the Queensland stories highlighted in the Motor Trader.
stories in the publications.
automotive industry’s interests. I particularly mention Peter Cooke,
a mature-age student who completed
Training A new initiative for the MTAIT has his apprenticeship with the MTAIT, and
Similar to businesses in the motor been to deliver its automotive training who won the prestigious National 2014
trades, the MTA Institute of Technology to international students to enable Ulysses Club Motorcycle Apprentice
(MTAIT) has felt the headwinds of them to increase the depth of their of the Year Award. Luke Smith and
challenging economic and business automotive knowledge and transfer Connor Litchfield - both third-year
conditions. It has, however, maintained these newly acquired skills back to their automotive electrical apprentices with
its position as the largest automotive home country. The MTAIT designed a the Brisbane City Council based at
private training provider in Queensland. special training program for students the Toowong Bus workshop - claimed
As at June 2015, the MTAIT had 29 per from South Korea’s Daejeon region. the Apprentice of the Year and
cent of the automotive apprenticeship It was organised in conjunction with Innovator of the Year respectively.
market delivering qualifications across education consultancy group Smart And, of course, Sarah Gale, a
Queensland through 35 trainers. For Education Training Australia and second-year Light Vehicle apprentice
the last financial year, the MTAIT the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of with Rego’s Mobile Mechanical
provided training to in excess of Education. Students engaged in the Services at Atherton, was the MTA
1600 apprentices and trainees. program were successful in achieving Queensland’s Apprentice of the Year.
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 07Chairman’s Report continued
Whilst the nomenclature of sales, service and repair
of motor vehicles and components has not changed,
consumers will expect the most advanced technology,
innovative practice and skilled staff to service their needs.
Success in training can take many best practice accounting policies and e-commerce, business consolidation,
forms and may include a culture standards. The processing of financial technological innovations and enhanced
of encouraging aspiration. Luke and information data is electronic and competitiveness in our market places.
Roxburgh’s apprenticeship journey has I place on record the competency
been one of resilience, determination of the Association’s Information Whilst the nomenclature of sales,
and inspiration. He started his Light Technology Manager James Orr. service and repair of motor vehicles
Vehicle mechanic apprenticeship in and components has not changed,
2003 but a horrific train accident left On behalf of the Board, I thank consumers will expect the most
him severely injured and unable to Kathy Winkcup, her staff, and advanced technology, innovative
work. Following years of recovery, Paul Peterson for the integrity, practice and skilled staff to service
Luke returned to the workshop in commitment and diligence they devote their needs. These sectors represent
2013, restarted his apprenticeship, to their respective duties and roles. some 95 per cent of the automotive
and in July this year was named I commend to Members, Treasurer value chain’s business activity and
MTAIT Student of the Month. Paul Peterson’s Financial Report will do so into the foreseeable future.
for the year ended June 2015. The MTA Queensland is aware
On behalf of the MTA Queensland that consumer expectations in an
Board, I thank the MTAIT Board and The Association’s finances are environment of rapidly advancing
General Manager Training Operations audited by BDO, Brisbane-based technology and frequently reformulated
Paul Kulpa for the successful delivery accountants specialising in Audit, policies must be met by both the
of a central element of our Rules ‘to Tax and advisory services. On peak body and individual employers.
participate in, promote and encourage behalf of the Board, I thank BDO for Evidence of the Association’s ability
all forms of education and training their assiduity and professionalism. to accommodate the demands of
supportive of the development of the I commend to Members the the market place is illustrated by
motor vehicle industry and associated Independent Auditor’s Report. the currency and achievements of
trades of businesses in Queensland.’ the MTAIT’s training programs.
Appreciation is extended to the The Motor trades and Australia is a stable democracy in which
MTAIT Board comprising Chair the economy Governments are changed through
Ian Lawrence, Deputy Chair and As the retiring Chair of the AED, Charlie the ballot box. Each government has
Director David Fraser, Directors Serchen stated in his final report, ‘2015 a mandate to deliver. It is not in the
Alan Bonsall, Mark Brady and Steve has had its challenges for all concerned interests of the economy or business
Ghost; General Manager Training with the motor industry’. The consistent certainty and confidence for there to
Operations Paul Kulpa; MTAIT Trainers sentiment across the MTA Queensland’s be a continual churn generated by
and staff for their commitment and Divisions has been the differing indefinite policy reform programs that
passion to the training of students
economic conditions, the challenging dominate the atmospherics in which
and for embedding within the MTAIT
sectoral changes and political businesses are required to operate.
a culture of respect and learning.
uncertainty confronting business.
The Reserve Bank of Australia through
I commend General Manager
The aftermath of the announcements 2014-15 operated an expansionary
Training Operations Paul Kulpa’s
that the domestic motor vehicle monetary policy with the official cash
comprehensive report to Members.
manufacturing will terminate, the rate now maintained at a record low
impending Bilateral Free Trade of 2.0 per cent set in May 2015. This
Finance Agreements with Japan, South Korea has been assisted by a depreciating
The MTA Queensland’s financial and China, and the signing of the plural Australian dollar and low inflation.
operations are reliant on quality Trans Pacific Partnership, each have Offset against this has been a chronic
accounting and financial management consequences that will affect the motor collapse in demand of the global
systems and policies. The Association’s trades into the near and longer terms. resources sector, climatic impacts
finances and accounting systems are The economic reality is that the motor that include the continuing severe
the responsibility of Chief Financial trades must embrace the opportunities drought conditions across 80 per
Officer Kathy Winkcup and the Treasurer that flow from these frameworks cent of the State, a damaging hail
Paul Peterson who have complied with and other changes including storm in February 2015 that caused
08 Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of EmployersThe 2015 Automotive Environment Scan reports that
the State’s motor trades comprise some 13,700 business
enterprises (the latest available data 2012-13).
some $1 billion of damage and the I have great hopes the next year MTA Queensland corporate office
violent cyclone Marcia that wrought will see a sustained economic carry his name - Sir Jack Brabham
destruction in Central Queensland. recovery for business generally and Automotive Centre of Excellence.
These impacted detrimentally on the motor industry specifically.
motor trade businesses, although The highlight of the evening was the
presentation of the MTAIT Apprentice
it must be said that the repair Ag Show of Year Award and the new MTA
sector did receive an impetus in
In 2015, the Ag Show event usually Queensland Member Awards for
business activity from demand to
held in each September was ceased. Innovation and the Community. Sarah
repair hail-damaged vehicles.
After 21 years of the Queensland Gale, a second-year light vehicle
The 2015 Automotive Environment Farm and Industrial Machinery apprentice from Rego’s Mobile
Scan reports that the State’s motor Dealer Division (QFIMDD) partnering Mechanical Services in Atherton was
trades comprise some 13,700 business with the Royal Agricultural Society acclaimed as the MTAIT Apprentice
enterprises (the latest available data of Queensland Toowoomba and of the Year and presented with the
2012-13). This is some 750 fewer The Toowoomba Chronicle, the Ag MTAA Super $2,000 prize money.
than the previous year with more than Show partnership was dissolved. Sarah said she would spend the award
half contributed from the Automotive prize on a new toolbox, but MTAQ
Across those 21 years, the Ag Show
Repair and Maintenance sector. Sole Automotive Remarketing Division
has been a popular and well supported
proprietor businesses without any Chair Michael Kennedy, of Brisbane
event by exhibitors and patrons alike.
employees comprised the bulk of the Motor Auctions, offered to supply
Behind the scenes it was the QFIMDD
closure, particularly within the vehicle Sarah with a new toolbox so she could
committee and the MTA Queensland
body repair and vehicle mechanical spend the money on something not
staff which drove the success. On
repair subsectors. On the other hand, work related. On behalf of the Board,
behalf of the Board I thank all who
employment within the automotive I thank MTAA Super and Michael
have contributed to its success.
industry for 2013-14, according to Kennedy for their generousity.
the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Another event is taking shape.
The MTA Queensland Innovation Award
was strong with a workforce of some The QFIMDD are in discussions
was won by A1 Mobile Mechanics
92,500 people. This indicates that the with other industry partners to host
for the CM400, a jump start pack
automotive industry enterprises in this a farm industry technology driven
developed by business owner Frank
State are resilient, efficient and well event which will include a focus on
Teggart. The MTA Queensland
managed but undoubtedly competition, farm machinery in the production
Community Award was won by the
size, financial capital and economic of the food and fibre chain.
Crick Group for their two major
conditions have made for a tough year. initiatives. Firstly, the Crick Eastham
President’s Ball Foundation which is committed to
Whilst the past year has been
The second Annual President’s Ball raising funds for charities that support
economically and financially subdued
was held on 1 November 2014, at either children, the community or the
for business, recent soundings for
the Hilton Brisbane. It was an evening fight against cancer and secondly,
the last quarter of the calendar year
of camaraderie, conviviality, industry the ‘Cricks 12 Lives’ initiative which
indicate that businesses are expecting
celebration and reflection. The event aims to help change the life of
increased activity, with profit, sales
was hosted by Master of Ceremonies someone in the community.
and employment activity expected
Peter Kelly with speakers including
to rise. This positive local economic
environment must be judged against
the MTA Queensland Chairman David
Fraser, Suncorp Group’s Brett Wallace,
Annual Golf Day
external headwinds in the form of The 66th Annual Motor Trade Golf
Capricorn Society’s Dale Durden, and
mixed data soundings coming out Tournament was held on Thursday
Leeanne Turner from MTAA Super.
of China, the continuing uncertainty 15th October, at the Nudgee Golf Club.
surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s A gentle and reflecting touch was a It is an 18-hole Stableford competition
intention to unwind quantitative short video on the accomplishments in which players compete for the Motor
easing and the advent of increasing and the legacy of the late Sir Jack Trade Cup with the winner’s receiving a
interest rates in the US economy. Brabham who agreed to have the replica of the Cup and a special trophy.
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 9Chairman’s Report continued
On behalf of the Board I thank Members such as ‘the great depression’,
who donated the other numerous a world war, credit restrictions of the
trophies. Some of the proceeds from 20th century, a global financial crisis,
the event may be donated to charity. several severe climatic catastrophes and
great technological revolution. Central
In Memoriam to our belief is entrepreneurialism
and a culture of service to our
To all Members who have customers and the general public.
incurred bereavement, we offer
our sincere sympathy. The MTA Queensland Board is
committed to the Rules on which
Congratulations it was founded and has resolved
to continue to apply best practice
On behalf of the Association, governance to all its endeavours.
I congratulate all Members who have
won prestigious awards this year. The Association’s future challenge is
to prepare for on-going changes that
Mr Frederick Ainsworth was awarded inevitably will occur during this century,
a Medal of the Order of Australia for provide high quality advocacy on behalf
his exceptional and long service to the of Members, consolidate our position
community of the Western Downs. as Queensland’s peak motor trades
The citation included early membership organisation and provide the leadership
with the Motor Trades Association of to fulfill the object of our Rules.
Queensland and as a Foundation Member
of the now Queensland Farm and I commend this report to Members.
Industrial Machinery Association Dealer
Division (QFIMDD). On behalf of the MTA David Fraser
Queensland, congratulations on the award Chairman MTA Queensland
and for the service to the community of
the Western Downs and the motor trades.
The Future
The future of the MTA Queensland rests
without exception on its core principles
contained in its Rules which include:
• promotion, advancement and
protection of the interest of the motor
vehicle industry and associated trades;
• advocacy, advancement and
protection of the interests of
employers connected with the
motor vehicle industry; and
• promotion and encouragement of
all forms of education and training
supportive of the development of
the motor vehicle industry.
For 86 years, at one time or another,
these core principles have been
the guiding light for motor trades’
employers to prevail through diversities
10 Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of EmployersTreasurer’s Report
In 2015/16, the Executive will be focusing on building its
membership and broadening its commercial activities
whilst ensuring members remain the heart of the
Association by providing quality services that add value.
The 2014/15 financial year for the MTAQ holds 19 units of a total 115
Association resulted in a deficit units at the fair value of $2,181,083
position of $692,346. This loss arose which are currently held for sale
primarily due to an impairment loss • Investment portfolio with Dalton
of $474,585 on the investment in Nicol Reid comprised of investments
MTAA Unit Trust in Canberra. Other in ordinary shares listed on the
significant changes in operating Australian Securities Exchange.
Paul Peterson income and expenses were the loss of Value at the end of the reporting
Treasurer/Secretary MTA Queensland income commissions from corporate period was $1,287,410
partners of $116,000 and a donation
expense to AADA Ltd for $200,000.
General comments
The financial accounts, as presented, In summary, the 2014/15 year has
were audited by BDO Audit Pty Ltd. resulted in a significant reduction
in Federal Government funding for
Financial Results 30th June, 2015 training support projects and a national
reduction in apprenticeship take up.
Deficit attributable to Members In 2015/16, the Executive will be
focusing on building its membership
of the Organisation and broadening its commercial activities
This year’s deficit attributable whilst ensuring members remain the
to members of the organisation heart of the Association by providing
result was $692,346. quality services that add value.
Significant operating income and Paul Peterson
expenses during 2015 compared Treasurer/Secretary MTA Queensland
to 2014 were:
• COGS Training variance was due
to licence fees paid to NADA
University of $392,500
• Commissions received, MTAQ no
longer receives commission from
Capricorn Society and NRMA, which
resulted in a difference of $116,000
• MTAQ received $163,400 from
MTAA House dividends, an increase
of $58,900
Balance Sheet
Overall, the equity position of the
Association remains strong at
$15,803,863. Significant matters in the
financial statements during 2015 were:
• MTAA Unit Trust investment is valued
at fair value based on the net asset
position at 30 June, 2015. This
resulted in a revaluation of the asset
by $526,226.85, with an amount of
$474,584.85 affecting the bottom line.
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 11Member Services and Support
We are excited about expanding our regional
visit program next year to launch the
Professional Circle to all Members.
• Response to the Department of
Regional Visits Transport and Main Roads discussion
We have continued our regional visits paper on Motorcycle licensing;
schedule in 2015 and look forward to
• Response to the Parliamentary
catching up with more members in 2016.
Utilities, Science and Innovation
We shared opportunities to meet Committee re the Liquid Fuel Supply
with members in Cairns, Mareeba, (Ethanol and Other Biofuels Mandate)
Kellie Dewar Townsville, Rockhampton and Cloncurry. Amendment Bill 2015;
General Manager MTA Queensland These meeting opportunities were • Response to the Parliamentary
additional to our regular Divisional Education and Small Business
call schedule. Committee re the Jobs Queensland
2015 Bill; and
We thank Members for making us
welcome and for your participation. • Response to the Parliamentary
Finance and Parliamentary Committee
We are excited about expanding our re the Inquiries into possible changes
regional visit program next year to to Queensland Parliamentary terms.
launch the Professional Circle to Policy submissions to the
all Members. Commonwealth Government include:
• Comprehensive response to the
Policy Work Australian Treasury Competition Policy
Submissions: State and Review Secretariat re the Competition
Federal break down Policy Review Draft (Harper) Report;
It has been a busy 12 months for Policy • In partnership with the Queensland
work. Outlined below are the formal Chamber of Industry and Commerce
submissions made at State and and other Queensland employer
Federal level: organisations, a submission to the
Productivity Commission’s Inquiry
Policy Submissions to the Queensland into the operation of the Fair Work
Government include: Act 2009;
• Response to the State Government’s • Response to the Australian Treasury
discussion paper Towards a clean Small Business, Competition and
energy economy; achieving a biofuels Small Business Division re the Unfair
mandate for Queensland; Contract Terms Consultation Paper
• Motor Accident Insurance Extending Unfair Contract Term
Commission Review of the limits Protections to Small Business;
to apply to Compulsory Third Party • Response to the Australian Treasury
Premiums; Small Business, Competition and
• Response to Parliamentary Finance Small Business Division re Exposure
and Administration Committee re draft legislation consultation for
the Workers’ Compensation and Extending Unfair Contract Term
Rehabilitation and other Legislation Protection to Small Business;
Amendment Bill 2015; • The Australian Treasury, Competition
• Response to the Parliamentary and Consumer Division re the Small
and Legal Affairs and Community Business and Family Enterprise
Safety Committee re An Inquiry into Ombudsman Discussion Paper;
consumer protections and remedies • The Australian Treasury, Competition
for buyers of new motor vehicles and Consumer Division re Exposure
(Lemon Laws); draft Australian Small Business and
12 Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of EmployersThe Motor Trades Association of Queensland has long
advocated that vehicles should have annual inspections
to increase the safety standard of vehicles on the road. . .
Family Enterprise Ombudsman • Resolution to develop Voluntary
and Associated Bills; Codes of Practice by stakeholders
Ongoing long term policy
• Response to the Senate Legal relating to the Access to Service commitments
and Constitutional Affairs Committee Information; and Deregulation of safety
re the Australian Small Business • Amendments to the Vehicle inspection fees
and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Registration Regulation to class The Motor Trades Association of
Bill 2015; unregistered vehicles that are Queensland (MTAQ) advocates
• The Australian Treasury White Paper dealer’s stock and are being used the deregulation of fees for Safety
March 2015 Re:think, better tax, within the dealer’s premises, as Inspections in Queensland to ensure
better Australia; exempt vehicles, removing insurance vehicle checks are comprehensive and
• The Senate Economics Legislation implications. that a one-size fits all approach does
Committee Inquiry into the provisions It was pleasing to see some long- not encourage safety shortcuts.
of The Treasury Legislation standing advocacy goals achieved
Amendment (Small Business and Studies conducted by MTAQ and
by MTA Queensland over the past
Unfair Contract Terms) Bill 2015. submitted to Transport and Main
12 months.
Roads (TMR), confirm the current
• Response to the Department of • The commencement of the ‘regulated’ fee of $66.55 to purchase
Infrastructure and Regional Affairs
standalone legislation - the Motor a Safety Certificate is inadequate
Vehicle Safety Standards Division
Vehicle and Chattel Auctioneers Act compensation for a comprehensive
re the Options Discussion Paper
2014 from 1 December 2014. check that typically takes more than
2014 of the Motor Vehicle
Standards Act 1989; • Review of the forms associated with one hour according to established
the sale of a used Motor Vehicle best practice.
• The Australian Treasury Deregulation
Division re Treasury Legislation under the Motor Dealer and Chattel
Experience from Victoria, where
(Spring Repeal Day) Bill 2015; and Auctioneers Act 2014 resulting in a
fees were deregulated 12 years
reduction of forms required.
• Letter referring to the Australian ago, shows that consumers have not
Competition and Consumer • Amendments to the Transport been disadvantaged by the change.
Commission re sustained high prices Operations (Road Use Management) In fact, charges have been maintained
of fuel in regional areas that did not Act 1995 (s 133 Business owner at realistic levels as a result of
reflect declining oil price. to record information about repairs open competition.
and painting) which clarified the
requirements for motor vehicle repairers Annual inspections of
Achievements to keep records about the repair and vehicles over a set age
• The improved and updated painting of vehicles and simplified the
Franchising Code of Conduct which The Motor Trades Association of
record-keeping requirements, removing Queensland has long advocated
became law as from 1 January 2015.
the requirement for a separate that vehicles should have annual
The MTA Queensland has been
formal register. inspections to increase the safety
involved in submissions relating to
the Code since 2008. • Amendments to the Transport standard of vehicles on the road,
Operations (Road Use Management making it a safer place for all road
• Working with the Queensland Office
of Fair Trading on what they refer - Vehicle Registration) Regulation users. Increased roadside inspections
to as ‘Operation Round Up’ which 2010 to class unregistered vehicles of vehicles would also increase the
seeks to limit the operations of that are dealer’s stock, and are being standard. Creating a timed inspection
unlicensed motor dealers preying on used within the dealer’s premises, as check point for recording odometers
unsuspecting consumers. In response exempt vehicles, removing insurance on vehicles will also assist with
to industry concerns about unlicensed implications due to some areas in the ongoing issues of odometer tampering
motor dealers and supported by our dealer premises being considered which is still a concern within industry.
‘dob in a backyarder’ portal which is roads under the definition in the Currently, they are only recorded at the
still active and for your use on Transport Operations (Road Use point of purchase or sale which is
our website; Management) Act 1995. not enough.
Motor Trades Association of Queensland Industrial Organisation of Employers 13Member Services and Support continued
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ)
advocates that all individuals or businesses selling
new and/or used motor vehicles must operate from
council-approved business premises.
One category of written-off vehicles their state of origin and presented in Proof of premises for car dealers
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland for registration. The Motor Trades Association of
Queensland (MTAQ) advocates the Queensland (MTAQ) advocates that
These practices, and possible
State Government introduce one all individuals or businesses selling
opportunities for increased criminal
category of written-off vehicles, and new and/or used motor vehicles
classify all vehicles assessed as a total activities in Queensland, are a major
must operate from council-approved
loss as statutory write-offs as a means concern as many such vehicles with business premises. The current laws,
of reducing motor vehicle theft and sub-standard repairs end up with while requiring a person selling vehicles
improving road safety. consumers who are unaware that their commercially to be licensed (under the
vehicle was extensively damaged and/ Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers
There was a recent criteria review for
or written off. Many such owners are Act), does not require that person to
written-off vehicles but we still advocate
driving potentially unsafe vehicles. operate from commercial premises.
for one category.
Luxury Car Tax This has resulted in a lack of protection
The MTAQ believes the single category
for consumers in regard to their rights
can be introduced with some common MTA Queensland has long advocated (statutory warranty, cooling off period)
sense exceptions as per the NSW for simplification of the tax system by when they go to someone’s private
legislation (pre-approved high value abolishing taxes that are unjustified residence to view a vehicle. The clear
vehicles, enthusiasts’ vehicles,
or inappropriate. One such tax is the assumption is it is a ‘private’ sale, which
vehicles of high personal value,
Luxury Car Tax (LCT) which the MTA may not be the case.
and some hail-damaged vehicles).
The benefits include: Queensland submits falls within this tax
Sales of motor vehicles
category and is a tax instrument that is
• Elimination of contradictory – consumer protection
unable to comply with the ‘principles’
terminology in regard to The Motor Trades Association of
established in the Better tax. It lacks
“written-off” vehicles Queensland (MTAQ) advocates a
equity, efficiency and simplicity.
• Greater protection to consumers as number of amendments to current
‘total loss’ vehicles cannot be legally The LCT was a tax that was a quasi laws to benefit consumers and protect
re-birthed or reregistered. tariff and part of an industry policy the reputation of motor dealers whose
• Greater control on the quality of that is no longer relevant as Australia’s integrity is diminished by the number of
repairs as authorised by insurance motor vehicle industry slowly is ‘backyard’ dealers allowed to operate.
companies through approved dismantled. The 2015-16 budget Key changes include:
repairers according to the Industry papers indicate that the LCT will • That the inclusion of Dealers License
Code of Conduct. raise $450 million in the coming numbers be compulsory with all
• Greater protection to the environment financial year”. car advertisements, as in all other
through the controlled disposal (by Australian states. This would clearly
licensed repairers) of fluids, gases In pre-budget and pre-election
identify ‘dealer’ sales from ‘private’
and other potential contaminants. policy submissions, the Association has
sales and facilitate the checking
• The controlled disposal of “total loss” called for the LCT’s abolition in a two of a Licence Number against the
vehicles will eliminate a source of step phase: Office of Fair Trading website for
stolen / illegal parts and other related • A common threshold for all cars and authenticity. Anyone buying or selling
criminal activities. used cars as a business must
should be the same as fuel-efficient
have a licence. Instances occur of
The current re-registration procedure cars $75,375 as all modern vehicles
repetitive phone numbers appearing
for written-off vehicles makes no are fuel efficient. Fuel efficiency is
on advertisements, inferring ‘private’
assessment on repair quality. now a redundant differential; sales, thereby avoiding GST and
If a uniform policy is not reached • Abolition of the Tax as proposed statutory obligations.
between states, the potential exists by Ken Henry in the October 2011 • That there be consistency in
for substandard repaired vehicles Future of the Australian Tax requirements for displaying Safety
from interstate being de-registered in System Review. Certificates, which are required by
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