Posted on 08/07/2024Increase in minimum wage rates in federal and state awards |
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Changes have been made to the minimum wage rates in federal and state awards by the Fair Work Commission and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission respectively. |
Posted on 09/05/2024FWC Annual Wage Review 2023 - 2024 |
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The Fair Work Commission’s 2023 -2024 Annual wage review has commenced. This review will likely result on 1 July 2024 to changes to minimum wages and allowances in all federal awards and have impacts on labour costs. |
Posted on 08/05/2024Changes to the apprenticeship program are the right step towards developing an EV-ready workforce |
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The revised initiative appropriately requires apprentices to have EV exposure during their apprenticeship. |
Posted on 07/05/2024The Premier Event for Automotive Air-Conditioning, Electrical, and Thermal Management Professionals |
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Scheduled from August 23 to 25, 2024, in the heart of Brisbane, Queensland, this year's Wire & Gas convention promises unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and industry recognition. |
Posted on 07/05/2024Government to expand successful EV rebate scheme |
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The Cook Labor Government will invest a further $5.2 million for the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) rebate as part of the 2024-25 State Budget, to meet expected demand for the scheme as Western Australians embrace electric vehicles (EVs). |
Posted on 09/04/2024Limits on the use of fixed term employment contracts |
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From 6 December 2023, new limits on the use of fixed term contracts will be in place. |
Posted on 09/04/2024Department of Transport WA Dealer Online System update |
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The Motor Trade Association of WA (MTA WA) and the Department of Transport WA (DoT) are working together to refine the Dealer Online System (DOS), focusing on streamlining processes for dealers. |
Posted on 27/03/2024Government listens to MTAA advice to develop a workable Fuel Efficiency Standard |
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After almost six weeks and over 40 meetings with the Australian Government, the Government has made concessions to its New Vehicle Efficiency Standards legislation which was released earlier this week. |
Posted on 13/03/2024New Vehicle Efficiency Standard - A fair transition |
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On 4 February 2023, the Australian Government released a consultation paper on a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). The MTAA has responded. |
Posted on 11/03/2024WA businesses fined for breaching record keeping requirements |
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Industrial inspectors in the WA state industrial relations system have powers to enforce breaches of employment record keeping requirements by private sector businesses |