The Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has made a submission on the draft Terms of Reference for the review of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme. As Tasmania’s peak automotive industry association, we represent more than 400 member sites across over twenty retail automotive sectors. Our members employ more than 7,500 Tasmanians, and we […]
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Tasmania’s Road Safety Strategy Discussion Paper sets out a bold new direction built on Vision Zero, the Safe System approach and the Movement and Place framework. TACC supports these principles and welcomes the chance to help shape the Strategy. But we see a significant policy gap. Road safety rests on three core elements: roads, people […]
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By Peter Jones, CEO, VACC and TACC Every 9 September, World EV Day turns the spotlight onto the vehicles. I prefer to turn it toward the people who sell, service, and repair them. No major industry in modern history has been remade as quickly as ours. In little more than a decade, businesses built around […]
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Sep
Sep
Tasmania leads the nation as new brands and plug-ins reshape the island market The smallest mainland-connected market in the country posted the strongest growth in August. The composition of that growth is what should interest members. Tasmania delivered 1,698 new vehicles in August 2026, up 9.3% on the same month last year. No other state […]
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Smart Choices for 2026 With cost-of-living pressures hitting every Tasmanian household, your vehicle expenses don’t have to break the bank. Smart automotive choices can save you thousands annually. The biggest money-saver? Regular maintenance. I’ve seen countless cases where a $350 service could have prevented a $2,000 engine rebuild. Oil changes, brake inspections, and coolant flushes […]
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Jan
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Tasmania’s auto industry is changing fast – and that’s good news for you. The Australian car market is going through its biggest shake-up in decades, and if you’re thinking about buying or servicing a vehicle in 2026, here’s what you need to know. Chinese brands aren’t just arriving – they’re already here. These aren’t cheap […]
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MEDIA RELEASE 12 December 2025 Hobart – The Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has expressed strong opposition to a proposal before Hobart City Council that would ban broad-acre automotive retail in the Hobart CBD, warning the move would inflict serious economic damage on an industry supporting hundreds of jobs in the greater Hobart […]
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Dec
Dec
Federal Apprenticeship Incentive Changes Risk Deepening Automotive Skills Crisis 1 December 2025 Melbourne – The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has expressed serious concern over the Federal Government’s decision to halve employer incentives for priority apprenticeships, warning the changes could exacerbate the automotive industry’s critical skills shortage. From 1 January 2026, the Priority Hiring Incentive will decrease […]
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Tasmania’s Automotive Industry Looks Forward with Renewed Purpose As 2025 draws to a close, the Tasmanian automotive industry can reflect on a year that, frankly, proved we’re made of sterner stuff than the state’s turbulent political landscape might suggest. It’s been a year of genuine progress wrapped up alongside genuine challenges—and somehow, we’ve emerged […]
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Nov
Nov
Tasmania’s automotive commitment We’re glad to hear that the Federal Government is shining a spotlight on Australia’s tyre industry and its role in the circular economy. Announced last week, The House of Representatives Standing Committee inquiry represents a genuine opportunity to reshape how our sector manages industrial waste more broadly. Here’s what often gets overlooked: […]