Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association in Melbourne, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria

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25.01.2022 Thank you Vince Connelly MP and Senator Michaelia Cash for visiting Perth Swedish Auto Centre to meet with our industry and discuss AAAA advocacy for apprenticeships policy reform.

25.01.2022 Who doesnt love a ribbon cutting?! The opening of the world class Auto Innovation Centre in late 2019 provided a perfect ending to our 39th year serving our members. To learn more about key milestones from our 40 years, check out our special anniversary feature in the April Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine, available here: https://bit.ly/2VHKmfy

25.01.2022 We understand there has been confusion around the conditions under which customers are able to attend your workplace. We have also had questions in relation to parts supply, customer travel and permits for travelling to work. We have produced the following information to further clarify these matters for the industry. Please take care, stay safe and we will get through this together. https://bit.ly/2C49JSW

25.01.2022 URGENT ADVICE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES Circuit breaker restrictions 18 November South Australia South Australia will be implementing a circuit breaker from 12:01am Thursday, 19 November 2020 for the next 6 days aiming to stop the spread of COVID-19 in South Australia.... Official directions and instructions are still being posted on the SA government website: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response. The site contains information on what is open, what is closed and when South Australians can leave their homes. We have just emailed a bulletin with industry applicable advice to all our members. Our thoughts go out to all of our SA colleagues we know how hard this is and we are thinking of you all. If there is anything we can do for you please contact us. We're happy to discuss your concerns, any confusion or any support that you feel we can be offering to you. Good luck for the next 6 days to our Crow Eater friends. We will keep you updated with any developments and we will see you on the other side of the 6 day lockdown.

25.01.2022 APPRENTICE WAGE SUBSIDY EXPANDED AND EXTENDED - The subsidy for small businesses has been extended to 31 March 2021 and now includes all small and medium-sized businesses with apprentices that were employed from 1 July 2020. Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50% of the apprentice or trainees wages paid. Click the link for more information on eligibility and applying. https://bit.ly/30pH0Ao

24.01.2022 Weve just released the latest insights on how workshops are fairing in the new normal via our second COVID-19 Automotive Industry Survey. Read more -http://bit.ly/ImpactSurvey2

23.01.2022 Victoria acknowledges the important role of motor vehicle repairers by announcing that they will remain open during Lockdown Stage 4. Safe workshop practices such as contactless service, sanitising vehicles, protecting workers and customers will remain in place as we play our part in doing the right thing over the next 6 weeks. We will keep Victorians on the road for essential care. We will provide further information as it becomes available.

22.01.2022 **MEMBER REMINDER** Mandatory Data Sharing Law draft - worth the wait? Join us tomorrow for a Member Only webinar to share our review of the draft and what it means for our industry. Two session times to choose from, just 30 minutes each. Don’t miss out register FREE now! Wed, 20/1 at 12pm http://bit.ly/MDSWebinar12pm Wed, 20/1 at 6pm http://bit.ly/MDSWebinar6pm Duration: 30 mins (inc. 10 min Q&A)

22.01.2022 ****UPDATE TO SA LOCKDOWN**** The SA lockdown that came into effect on Thursday 12:01am 19 November will now end earlier than expected, Midnight Saturday 21 November 2020. The stay at home order has be repealed. We are expecting automotive businesses will be allowed to open as per usual Sunday onwards. There will be COVIDSafe requirements for businesses, including density quotas, made available on the SA COVID website shortly https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response

22.01.2022 The free AAAA Workshop Health Check is a quick and easy way to find out how your workshop is tracking, and offers tips to improve performance. Learn more https://bit.ly/3fo6bcw

22.01.2022 If your New Year’s resolution is to grow your business, the perfect starting place is our Car Parc Data, available at local and national level! Members can login and interact with the data here: https://bit.ly/3az3VzF

22.01.2022 Get Communicating - https://bit.ly/2CbTm6F

21.01.2022 We need your support complete our short COVID-19 Workshop Impact Survey here https://bit.ly/3elD9Jq

21.01.2022 **MEMBER ONLY BRIEFING** Mandatory Data Sharing Law Draft - worth the wait? AAAA will host two member only webinar sessions to share our review of the draft and what it means for our industry. Don’t miss out register FREE now! Date: Wednesday 20th January, 2021. Duration: 30 mins (inc. 10 min Q&A) Times: 12pm session / 6pm session - via the links below. ... 12pm http://bit.ly/MDSWebinar12pm 6pm http://bit.ly/MDSWebinar6pm See more

20.01.2022 Our industry has its concerns, but compared to small and medium sized businesses across all sectors, automotive workshops are showing their resilience. Read about our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/2UN8HBc

20.01.2022 Join us for an important free industry webinar on Mental Health in the Workplace. To learn more and register https://bit.ly/2WDWFL9

20.01.2022 Heading into Week 3 of Metro Melbourne Stage 4 Lockdown are you sure your business has effectively responded to the restrictions? COVID-19 Stage 4 is in full operation and compliance is being checked. We applaud all of you who have responded so swiftly to the mandated changes. It is now highly prudent for businesses impacted by these restrictions to check they are Stage 4 compliant and ready to demonstrate how they are being COVIDSafe. That means checking how your business may be assessed in the event of an inspection. Click here to learn more https://bit.ly/33Y7pIP

19.01.2022 Were very proud of our world class, Australian aftermarket accessory companies and we believe governments should be buying local when it comes to their fleet requirements. https://bit.ly/3fjfOtm

19.01.2022 Workshop owners and managers have actively reduced their own wages first, to help support their business and team through the COVID-19 crisis. Read about our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/IS-news

19.01.2022 An industry update from Stuart Charity, CEO of the AAAA from our recent Vehicle Technology, Government Regulation and New Aftermarket Product Development webinar

19.01.2022 Have you read the August issue of Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine? Lots of industry information and the latest products and services from our great aftermarket industry! https://bit.ly/AAAM-August2020

19.01.2022 Have you read the October Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine yet? With features on Accessories & Car Care + Air Conditioning. Read here: http://bit.ly/AAAMOctober2020

18.01.2022 UPDATE: Victorian Government have clarified the restrictions for service and repair for Melbourne Metro. Routine maintenance is now permitted as a stand alone service for safety purposes only, including for repairs and safety recalls. Repair and maintenance is still permitted where service providers are providing support to a permitted service or industry, or where it is required to maintain the health and safety of Victorians at home or at work.

18.01.2022 **Urgent Update to Advice for South Australian Businesses** The SA lockdown began last night at 12:01am (19 November 2020). In the early hours of this morning, the S.A Government provided clarification on how their circuit breaker restrictions are to be implemented. At this stage of the SA lockdown, businesses offering vehicle repair and mechanical services can remain open for the purpose of essential goods or services. A customer (1 person per household) may only leave hom...e for the purpose of obtaining essential goods and services including "vehicle and mechanical repair services". There is no clear definition on what is an essential good or service. We would interpret that e.g. fitting accessories or general service may not be considered essential. However, e.g. repair services required for an essential worker to travel to work may be considered essential. Businesses should use appropriate discretion when booking in work during the lockdown period. In the spirit of the lockdown if it is not essential and can be delayed until after the lockdown, it should be. AAAA Members affected by the lockdown are able to call our Employer Assist and Legal Hotlines for queries in relation to staff or legal matters and can visit our COVID-19 Resource Portal for additional information.

18.01.2022 Today Stuart Charity, CEO of the AAAA has welcomed the Federal Government decision to extend the JobKeeper Scheme. JobKeeper 2.0 will make an enormous difference to our industry and our employees. Read more https://bit.ly/2OGnQ3t

18.01.2022 We’ve only just joined, really glad that we did - AAAA is the best kept secret in our industry Peter Davis, Point to Point Distributions. To learn more and join: http://bit.ly/AAAAMembership or call our Membership Managers Robert Johnson [email protected] (Vic, WA, SA, Tas) Nigel Bishop [email protected] (NSW, QLD, ACT, NT)

17.01.2022 Our industry has worked hard to ensure our valuable skilled labour remains employed despite the downturn. Read about our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/IS-news

17.01.2022 We are now one week into Melbournes COVID-19 Stage 4 restrictions. We applaud all of you who have responded so swiftly and responsibly to the mandated changes. Earlier today we communicated to our members that it is now highly prudent for businesses impacted by these restrictions to check they are Stage 4 compliant. That means checking how your business may be assessed in the event of an inspection. Click here to see this communication and learn more https://bit.ly/33Y7pIP

16.01.2022 The Premier of Victoria has announced a State of Disaster from 6pm tonight. This includes a curfew from 8pm to 5am. Victorians can leave home for essential services. To ensure Victorians can keep their vehicles safely on the roads, we are in active discussions with government to include mechanical repair in the list of reasons to leave home. Workshops continue to diligently provide required health and safety practices, including contactless service, wearing masks and sanitisation. We will update workshops as soon as we can. Stay safe and stay posted to AAAA channels for updates.

16.01.2022 LAST CHANCE have your say in our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Survey here https://bit.ly/3elD9Jq

15.01.2022 Our industry has been satisfied with the COVID-19 Government assistance packages and believes they have made a difference. Read about our Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/IS-news

14.01.2022 Australia should learn from the U.S State of Massachusetts’ experience and include Telematics in our Right To Repair legislation, to future proof this important law.

14.01.2022 GREATER BRISBANE THREE-DAY LOCKDOWN From 6pm tonight until 6pm Monday 11 January people in the local government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands and Logan will be required to stay at home. All essential businesses are allowed to remain open, including automotive, however if you are able to work from home, you must. Businesses that wish to continue operating must adhere to one person per 4 square metres with maximum of 20 to 50 with COVID Safe or Industry Plan. Masks are also mandatory at all times when outside your own home - this includes workplaces. We will be updating the COVID Restriction Notification page behind the member portal on the AAAA website shortly.

13.01.2022 Starting the week with the spark of innovation! The Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) welcomed Senator David Van for a morning visit. David learned how this cutting-...edge facility is boosting development capabilities for the automotive aftermarket. #AutoInnovation #AIC #AAAA #automotiveaftermarket #aftermarketindustry

12.01.2022 AAAA is concerned about reports that Police are advising some motorists that automotive is not an essential service during lockdown in Victoria. The Victorian Government has confirmed that automotive service is essential to households. Our advice to AAAA members is to send an SMS to your customers with the following wording: "We can confirm that we are still open during Stage 3 restrictions in Victoria in line with essential service requirements. The Minister for Police has now formally confirmed that Victorians can engage in movement associated with the service and repair of their vehicle."

11.01.2022 The AAAA recently hosted an informative, free webinar on the important topic of Mental Health in the Workplace. Now is a great time to support others achieve good mental health. Below is the full webinar replay.

10.01.2022 78% of workshops have taken up the 50% apprentice wage subsidy program and over half have applied for JobKeeper. Read about our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/IS-news

08.01.2022 With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the AAAA has made the difficult decision to cancel Autocare 2020. We will now focus on bringing together an incredible Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, to be held on 29 April 1 May, 2021. Read more https://bit.ly/38ahl23

08.01.2022 Over 40 years, it isnt just our magazine covers that have developed! Since 1980, the AAAA team has delivered some outstanding outcomes for members, including: Choice of Repairer campaign Mandatory Data Sharing World-class AAAA Trade Shows and Autocare Convention ... International Trade Delegations Specialist research for members Respected magazine State-of-the-art Auto Innovation Centre Supporting our members through the current COVID-19 crisis! To find out more about what we have been up to for the past four decades, check out our special anniversary feature in the April Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine, available here: https://bit.ly/2VHKmfy

08.01.2022 Yes, our industry has taken a hit, but we are optimistic about the future. Read about our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/IS-news

08.01.2022 Our members are located far and wide! Here AAAA’s Nigel Bishop checks in on TJM Bundaberg and Repco Authorised Service Maryborough in QLD.

07.01.2022 The aftermarket rebound - https://bit.ly/2UNPkYs

06.01.2022 The Auto Innovation Centre in full swing (pre COVID-19 restrictions)! Contact AIC directly to organise a tour!

05.01.2022 Have you read the July Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine yet? Catch the latest industry news, products and aftermarket services. Read here https://bit.ly/AAAM-July20

05.01.2022 Weve made the necessary decision to reschedule the Australian Auto Aftermarket & Collision Repair Expo. The new dates are 7 9 April, 2022. Read more: https://bit.ly/3hCtQq9

04.01.2022 Despite the challenging times, the vast majority of workshops havent stood down staff. Were still open and working hard on keeping Australia moving. Read about our COVID-19 Workshop Impact Research HERE https://bit.ly/IS-news

04.01.2022 Fun Fact: In 2005, as we celebrated 25 years, it was thought by some that 1,200 members would be a ceiling for AAAA. But today, the AAAA serves and represents more than 2,500 aftermarket businesses which employ 40,000 people and turn over $8 billion worth of products and services! For more fun facts from our 40 years in action, check out our special anniversary feature in the April Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine, available here: https://bit.ly/2VHKmfy

04.01.2022 A screen grab from our Vehicle Technology, Government Regulation and New Aftermarket Product Development member webinar on Wednesday evening. To learn more, or become a member of the AAAA, head to www.aaaa.com.au

01.01.2022 Great to see State Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts and Federal Member for Groom John McVeigh visiting the newly established Hi-Mech Auto Solutions. Excellent to hear the good news from John McVeigh that Mandatory Data Sharing Law is on track for release by the end of this year. Congratulations to Managing Director Craig Baills and his team on this exciting new venture.

01.01.2022 WORKER PERMIT SCHEME CLARIFICATION (Metro Melbourne) We have received questions about the Permitted Worker Permit. Yes these are still required but the good news is, if businesses have issued permits with future date ranges, they do not need to re-issue permitted worker permits. You can edit and add to the dates on the permitted worker permits. More information on permits/templates - www.vic.gov.au/worker-permit-scheme