Guidelines for Recyclers/Dismantlers
The NSW Office of Fair Trading has developed a set of Guidelines for Recyclers/Dismantlers......
NSW Office of Fair Trading Corporate.mht

Code of Conduct Released
The Smash Repair Industry Code of Conduct has been released supported by several major insurers........
Final_version_MVIRI_Code_of_Conduct_1_June_200620060601165145.pdf

National Parts Code (NPC) Meeting
APRAA Industry Consultation Meeting with Nick Koerbin, National Parts Code (NPC)
APRAA NPC Meeting 060206 Outcomes.doc

AATF Trade Show: 23-25 June 2006 (Sydney, Darling Harbour)
APRAA is supporting and exhibiting at this national show. For details to attend, exhibit etc click the file below.......
AATF Promo Feb 06.pdf

Automotive Training Australia (ATA)
Automotive Training Australia (ATA) has its annual conference on 8/12/05 in Melbourne. See the flier below:.......
ATA Event 081205.pdf

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 .......
Staysafe APRAA final Submission 081105.doc

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 .......
ARA air bags 0705.pdf

APRAA "Merger" SGM 20/7/05 Results:
See the APRAA 'SGM' Results member letter mailed 22/7/05, below.......
MTA Project letter 22 July 05.doc

Independent Returning Officer's confirmation letter 21/7/05
Returning Officer's confirmation letter.......
Castle Corp 210705.pdf

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 response, below: .......
NPC response 070705 PDF.pdf

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 files below. .......
Partscode Media Release 150605.doc

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

MTA Project FAQs March 05.doc

IAG national ReUsable Parts "Request For Tender" April 05
IAG national ReUsable Parts "Request For Tender" April 05. For details click the documents below.......
IAG RFT advert April 05.pdf
IAG Media Release April 05.pdf

VIC Motor Car Traders Act Report
Click below for a PDF 1 page 'Recommendations Summary' or view the complete report on-line via .......
www.consumer.vic.gov.au

LMCT Review Jan 05.pdf

"Auto Industry" Asian Tsunami Benefit Breakfast (Melb. 2/3/05).
"Auto Industry" Asian Tsunami Benefit Breakfast (Melb. 2/3/05). Click the PDF file below for invitation details. .......
Tsunami Appeal Flyer.pdf

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. See the PDF flier below for details........
ELV flier Oct 04.pdf

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'. Click the document below to view/downlaod the brochure: ........
EGARA brochure Aug 04.pdf

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........
AARA flier June 04.doc (Word File)

Member Bulletin 6 May 2004
The APRAA National Board has made a decision on the "CAN" system proposal. Click the Member Bulletin: ........
Member Bulletin 6 May 04.doc (Word File)

NSW (DEC) Auto Dismantlers Environmental Workshops, May/June 2004
NSW (DEC) Auto Dismantlers Environmental Workshops, May/June 2004. See below for more information & to register via fax, by 21/4........
NSW workshop flier May 04.doc (Word File)

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).........
WORKCOVER VIC Media Release 16 March 04.doc (Word File)

Parts Plus Australia has issued the following bulletin
Parts Plus Australia has issued the following bulletin dated 10/3/04 (re the IAG Trial):.........
Bulletin 10 March 04.doc (Word File)

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.........
Mbr bulletin 5 Mar 04.doc (Word File)

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 documents below..........
IAG - NRMA Parts Trial.pdf (Adobe File)

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 arrangment.........
Fax Bulletin final Jan 04.doc (Word File)

APRAA-CGU-VACC Risk Management Guidelines launched
APRAA-CGU-VACC Risk Management Guidelines launched at the APRAA National Conference "Dismantlers Do", September 2003.........
RiskMgt2003.pdf (Adobe File)