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MTAA calls for automotive trades to gain migration priority

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First reported by AutoTalk Australia · 16 September at 12:13 pm

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AutoTalk AustraliaIndustry trade16 September at 12:13 pm

MTAA calls for automotive trades to gain migration priority

The Motor Trades Association of Australia is urging the Federal Government to give automotive occupations greater priority in skilled migration policy as worsening labour shortages leave vacancies…

Read at AutoTalk Australia →

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MTAA calls for automotive trades to gain migration priority

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by AutoTalk Australia · 16 September at 12:13 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

Industry trade: 1

The Motor Trades Association of Australia is urging the Federal Government to give automotive occupations greater priority in skilled migration policy.
Labour shortages are leaving vacancies in the automotive industry.
The MTAA is calling for action to address the labour shortage.
Dealers are affected by the labour shortages, with delays in vehicle servicing and repairs.

For dealers: Labour shortages are affecting the ability of dealers to deliver vehicles and provide services to customers, which in turn affects their reputation and customer satisfaction.

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The labour shortages in the automotive industry are having a direct impact on the ability of dealers to deliver vehicles and provide services to customers, which in turn affects their reputation and customer satisfaction.

The MTAA's call for greater priority in skilled migration policy is a clear indication that the industry is struggling to find skilled workers, and this shortage is not limited to one particular area, but is a widespread issue.

The impact on dealerships

Dealerships are already feeling the pinch of labour shortages, with many struggling to find qualified technicians and other skilled workers to fill vacancies, leading to delays in vehicle servicing and repairs.

This shortage is also affecting the ability of dealers to prepare and deliver new vehicles, which can lead to dissatisfied customers and a loss of sales.

The need for action

The MTAA's call for action is a wake-up call for the industry, and dealers need to take a proactive approach to addressing the labour shortage, rather than waiting for the government to act.

One possible solution is for dealers to invest in training and upskilling programs for existing staff, to help fill the gaps in skilled workers.

Taking decisive action

This week, dealers can take a decisive action by reviewing their current staffing levels and identifying areas where they need to recruit or upskill staff, and start making plans to address these shortages.

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AutoTalk AustraliaIndustry trade16 September at 12:13 pm

MTAA calls for automotive trades to gain migration priority

The Motor Trades Association of Australia is urging the Federal Government to give automotive occupations greater priority in skilled migration policy as worsening labour shortages leave vacancies…

Read at AutoTalk Australia →