The Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has served the automotive industry in Tasmania since 1928.

There had always been a long standing and mutually supportive relationship between TACC and the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).

TACC successfully lobbied state government on behalf of members for many years, but times were changing and in 1999 TACC and VACC were amalgamated. This merger offered members a more diverse range of services, while still maintaining a Tasmanian perspective on local issues.

Today we are dedicated to the promotion, representation and preservation of member businesses to local, state and federal governments, as well as the media, consumers and the community.

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Chair: Michael Grubb, Specialist Auto Hobart
Vice-Chair: Kate Presnell, Kate Presnell Bodyworks

Matthew Allen, North City Cars and Commercials Pty Ltd
Jesse Carter, Autotechnik
Mark Cooper, Cooper Automotive Mornington
Gene Finn, Finn's Bodyworks
Rob Jenkyns, Blackman Bay Motors
Peter Killick, B Select Moonah
Roger White, Specialist Car Centre

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Chamber congratulates Albanese Labor Government

22 May 2022

VACC and TACC congratulate the Albanese Labor Government on its victory in the 2022 federal election.

“VACC welcomes the election announcement and looks forward to working closely with the new Australian Government,” said VACC CEO, Geoff Gwilym.

“The Labor Government has shown good will and support for key policy priorities outlined in the Chamber’s election manifesto REVolution: The automotive industry’s policy priorities for the next Australian Government.

“These are extremely important issues for the over 380,000 people working in the automotive industry within 72,521 businesses across the country.”

But VACC reminds Prime Minister Albanese that there is still much work to be done.

“We reiterate to the new government that there are several policy positions that remain overlooked. These need to be addressed and addressed right now,” said Mr Gwilym.

VACC’s priorities for the government include:

  • Boost apprentice support
  • Improve the eligibility for employers to sponsor skilled migrants
  • Commit to extending the recently reformed Franchise Code to include commercial vehicle, motorcycle, farm, and industrial machinery franchise dealers, affording these sectors the same legislative protections as new car dealers
  • Take a leadership role in implementing a national Zero and Low Emission Vehicle policy in collaboration with the automotive retail industry
  • Commit to the inclusion of state-based protections under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair-Trading Regulations 2012 (Vic) for the automotive industry with regard to unfair contract terms (UCT), given the interruption of progress of UCT reform at a national level.

“There’s more to do, of course, but if the Australian Government gets these policies quickly into place it will shore up a $40 billion sector. That’s good for every Australian,” said Mr Gwilym.

“Regardless, VACC will continue to work with both sides of government to create meaningful reform that recognises and promotes the merits and key needs of the automotive industry amongst policy-makers.”

The automotive industry is a fundamental component of a well-functioning economy, and it is at a critical juncture. With the emergence of ZLEVs and a long-standing skills shortage, industry and government must work together.

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