Last week, the MTA held a series of meetings across the NT Government as MTA Chair Frank Agostino and CEO Darrell Jacobs advanced the priorities of the local automotive industry.
The MTA met with Treasurer and Minister for Education, Eva Lawler MLA, along with Ministers Joel Bowden and discussed the growth of MTA membership in the Northern Territory, our successful automotive apprentice mentor program, and plans to boost student participation in work experience and school-based apprenticeships.
The MTA also met with Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Drabsch, together with Migration NT Director Pompea Sweet. MTA electric vehicle training, as well as our participation in migration delegations to the UK, Ireland and New Zealand were discussed in detail.
In addition to ongoing skill shortages, members’ concerns about local crime, theft and property damage were discussed with Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Gerard Maley.
Finally, the MTA caught up with Acting Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Rebecca Davey to discuss insurance disclosure obligations and push for choice of repair and relationship with repairer reforms to be brought to the Northern Territory.
