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MTA QUEENSLAND HELD its
annual Industry Dinner at the
W Hotel in Brisbane hotel on
November 10. More than 200 guests
from across the state were in attendance,
including MTA Queensland members,
industry stakeholders, corporate
partners of the Association, political
representatives and friends, family
and colleagues of the MTA Institute
Apprentice of the Year nominees.
Hosted once again by the brilliant
Shane Jacobson, the Industry Dinner’s
theme was ‘New World Automotive’ – a
reflection of the evolution of the industry
as new technology and concepts begin to
make their mark.
That theme was expanded upon by
Dr Brett Dale, CEO of MTA Queensland,
during his opening address. Dr Dale
spoke about the future of mobility and
transportation, the speed of change, and
how crucial the automotive industry will
continue to be to the country.
“The reality is that Australia’s prosperity
depends very much on our ability to
service the nation through automotive’s
core services,” he said.
“As a nation, we hear about the impact
of technological disruption together
with the possibilities that it may bring
VIDEO: MTA QUEENSLAND'S 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW
“. . . THE INDUSTRY DINNER’S
THEME WAS ‘NEW WORLD
AUTOMOTIVE’ – A REFLECTION
OF THE EVOLUTION OF
THE INDUSTRY AS NEW
TECHNOLOGY AND CONCEPTS
BEGIN TO MAKE THEIR MARK.”
us. What we need to appreciate is that
the technology within the automotive
industry will change every other industry
and underpin the social, economic and
environmental benefits to all Australians.
Indeed, the challenge for us is to posture
business to lead and wait for no one.
That is key to our success. Change is
inevitable, and the time is now to act
and prepare for those changes.”
The evening’s special guest speaker was
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