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Best Wishes for the Festive Season!
The APRAA Executive Committee wishes all in the auto parts recycling industry a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, exciting 2012!
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2011 APRAA AGM Report
The 2011 APRAA Annual General meeting was held in Sydney on Friday the 4th of November , graciously hosted by MTA NSW.
As part of the meeting, Chris Cooper (MTA-NSW) was elected Chairman, with Glen Ford (MTA-Q) elected Vice Chairman.
As the APRAA Chairman is from NSW, MTA-NSW will now take over the role as the national secretariat. However, as before, any enquires should be directed via your State MTA or Chamber of Commerce.
The APRAA Executive Committee members would like to thank George Papillo (MTA-SA) for his service of APRAA Chairman, and John Purshouse for his service as Vice-Chairman.
The service of Peter McMahon, Division Manager MTA-SA, as the APRAA National Secretariat was both recognised and appreciated by the Executive Committee.
2011 APRAA Yard Tour - the Chairman's Wrap of a Great Event
What a fabulous event the 2011 APRAA National Yard Tour was, VACC our host, delivered a first class event for delegates to enjoy. All the functions were excellently organised and run and of course very central to Melbourne.
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Chairman's Report
APRAA Chairman's Report August 2011 The Chairman's Report from August 2011
APRAA Chairman's Report June 2011 The Chairman's Report from June 2011
APRAA Chairman's Report May 2011 The Chairman's Report from May 2011
APRAA Chairman's Report April 2011 The Chairman's Report from April 2011
State Roundup
APRAA Roundup Report May-June 2011 This is the APRAA Roundup Report from May to June 2011
Newsletters
APRAA National Newsletter Aug 2010 The Executive Committee of APRAA met in Adelaide recently, as part of its normal program of scheduled meetings. click for more +
APRAA National Newsletter Dec 2007 - APRAA celebrates its 25th Anniversary On Friday 16 November, 100 people attended a dinner at the Comfort Inn Haven Marina Glenelg SA to celebrate APRAA's 25th Anniversary Attachments Dec 07.pdf
APRAA Newsletter May 2007 - Natonal Accreditation Program Deadline 31 May All MTA/VACC/TACC Auto Parts Recyler / Dismanter members throughout Australia should have by...
APRAA National Newsletter Dec 2006 APRAA 2006 Conference, Melbourne: A Great Success!...
News (archived)
Media Releases
26/11/07 Auto Parts Recyclers Celebrate 25 Years of Quality APRAA celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a dinner for 100 people at the Comfort Inn Haven Marina in Glenelg SA on Friday 16 November...
2/9/05 Auto Parts Recyclers continue industry progress The Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia Inc (APRAA) has announced it is on track with preparations for the industry's premier event in 2005
26/7/05 Members overwhelmingly support joining state MTAs The Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia Inc (APRAA) has announced the outcome of their national, Special General Meeting.
Issues 2005
Automotive Training Australia (ATA) Automotive Training Australia (ATA) has its annual conference on 8/12/05 in Melbourne.
APRAA National Executive Committee Meeting 7/11/05 in Canberra at MTA House APRAA National Executive Committee Meeting, held 7/11/05 in Canberra at MTA House - please contact your state MTA Division Manager for outcomes of this important 1st Meeting under the MTAs/MTAA umbrella. Congratulations to Kevin McAuliffe (MTA WA) elected as National Chairperson for 2005/06, and Peter Barrows (MTA SA) at Vice Chairperson...
APRAA submission to the NSW Staysafe Committee Inquiry (dated 8/11/05): APRAA supports state and national road safety measures and the importance of ensuring vehicle safety.
Non Deployed (NBD) Air Bags - the US Debate. Refer the ARA July 2005: AIR BAGS: Their Fate is Still Questionable - Collision industry discusses the use of non-deployed air bag.
APRAA "Merger" SGM 20/7/05 Results: See the APRAA 'SGM' Results member letter mailed 22/7/05.
Independent Returning Officer's confirmation letter 21/7/05 Returning Officer's confirmation letter
National Parts Code Board) regarding the issues/debate on the $300M Below is a letter and attachment dated 19/7/05 issued jointly by Alan Marshall (APRAA Executive Officer) and Michael Beasley (APRAA's delegate on the National Parts Code Board) regarding the issues/debate on the $300M... APRAA letter 190705.doc Stolen Parts Estim July 05.doc
APRAA wrote to the National Parts Code (NPC) 29/6/05 APRAA wrote to the National Parts Code (NPC) 29/6/05 to raise some concerns and to specifically query the wide promotion of the NMVTRC $300M figure said to be the level of stolen parts being handled in the auto parts recycling industry each year. To view the NPC 7/7/05.
APRAA "Merger Vote" Special General Meeting 20/7/05 APRAA "Merger Vote" Special General Meeting 20/7/05 and Proxy Form documents, mailed 23/6/05 MTA Project letter 23 June 05.doc Why Merge June 05.doc MTA Benefits June 05.doc SGM Notice 23 July 05.doc SGM Proxy form 23 July 05.doc SGM Proxy Vote Example June 05.pdf
Note: the SGM Proxy Forms MUST be lodged by 7pm 19/7/05, otherwise they will be invalid.
National Parts Code Media Release 15/6/05 For details refer to the May 05 file.
APRAA Proposed Merger with VACC/MTAs/MTAA National Parts Code Media Release 15/6/05, announces Allianz/Pickles On-Line SWO Auction Pilot. Details below... MTA Project letter 17 May 05.doc Why Merge March 05.doc MTA-MTAA Chart June 03.pdf MTA Benefits March 05.doc
IAG national ReUsable Parts "Request For Tender" April 05 IAG national ReUsable Parts "Request For Tender"
VIC Motor Car Traders Act Report PDF 1 page 'Recommendations Summary'.
"Auto Industry" Asian Tsunami Benefit Breakfast (Melb. 2/3/05). "Auto Industry" Asian Tsunami Benefit Breakfast (Melb. 2/3/05).
Issues 2004
ICDPA have researched and produced a special report on ELVs in Australia ICDPA have researched and produced a special report on ELVs in Australia. This confidential report can be purchased.
Code of Practice Update Code of Practice Update - the NMVTRC has mailed out a further industry update in July 2004 on this important matter. For more details see the APRAA website under 'COP' or visit the NMVTRC website... www.carsafe.com.au
EGARA's (Europe/refer 'Links') Recycled Parts Brochure: EGARA has produced a Parts Brochure promoting the safe re-use of 'green parts'.
Australian Automotive Repairers Association (AARA): The APRAA National Board has had several recent discussions with the AARA, and following the APRAA National Board Meeting (19-20 May 2004) in Sydney, has released the following statement in support of AARA...
Member Bulletin 6 May 2004 The APRAA National Board has made a decision on the "CAN" system proposal.
NSW (DEC) Auto Dismantlers Environmental Workshops, May/June 2004 NSW (DEC) Auto Dismantlers Environmental Workshops, May/June 2004.
WorkSafe VIC has issued the following Media Release dated 16/3/04 WorkSafe VIC has issued the following Media Release dated 16/3/04 (re the recent Wreckr Pty Ltd, t/a Budget Auto Salvage court case) referring to the use of wheel rim stands in our industry. APRAA is currently liaising with WorkSafe VIC to discuss the issues. (This has the potential for 'huge' impact on our industry re a) workcover in all states and b) public liability insurance. Await further advice from APRAA)...
Parts Plus Australia has issued the following bulletin Parts Plus Australia has issued the following bulletin dated 10/3/04 (re the IAG Trial):..
IAG Parts Trial Update After a meeting of the national board the following information bulletin, dated the 5th March 2004, has been sent to all members re: IAG Parts Trial...
An anonymous flier has been distributed amongst Auto Parts Recyclers An anonymous flier has been distributed amongst Auto Parts Recyclers around the country regarding the IAG Parts Trial. Please find IAG's response to this flier in the document.
APRAA announced via a Member faxbulletin on 29/1/04 APRAA announced via a Member faxbulletin on 29/1/04 an update on the APRAA-Full Circle arrangement.
Issues 2003
APRAA-CGU-VACC Risk Management Guidelines launched APRAA-CGU-VACC Risk Management Guidelines launched at the APRAA National Conference "Dismantlers Do", September 2003.