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The EU AI Act Delay Is Not A Pause Button For Global Employers
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) The EU’s decision to delay key workplace AI obligations until December 2027 provides organizations with additional time to prepare—but not a reason to postpone action.
Is Your HR Technology About To Become A High-Risk AI System?
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, performance management, and employee monitoring tools. In a recent Westlaw Today article, Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith discuss which types of workplace applications are likely to be classified as high-risk under the EU AI Act and what employers should be doing now to prepare.
Australia's evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks
The re-election of the Australian Labor Party will bring fresh momentum to Australia's environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulatory agenda. Globally, the ESG regulatory environment is in a state of flux. In Europe, businesses preparing for European Union (EU) sustainability regulations face proposed 'simplification' reforms, leading to implementation delays in some jurisdictions and leaving businesses to navigate regulatory fragmentation at the national level.
Motorists warned of TikTok mechanics
With the rising costs of repair, a study has shown that more drivers are turning to TikTok for advice and tutorials on car repairs. According to Auto Trader, #CarTok has become a booming niche, with over 876 million videos around tips and hacks, interior trends and more for your vehicle.
Delays need urgent addressing in Budget: VACC
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) released its Pre-Budget Submission for 2025-26, calling on the Victorian Government to implement reforms to support the state’s automotive industry through its transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The comprehensive submission outlines 16 key recommendations across taxation, industry support, consumer protection, skills and training, and workplace relations.
Growing support for women in auto trades
The growing push for more women to join the automotive industry is being backed by a program supporting young female apprentices in the industry. MTA Queensland is excited to expand its Women in Trades Apprenticeship Mentoring Program to support all female automotive apprentices across the state. With only eight per cent of automotive apprentices in Queensland being female, this program aims to help recruit and retain women in the industry by offering tailored one-on-one mentoring and guidance.
Petrol car market in APAC expected to decline as EVs rise
According to GlobalData, the petrol engines market is expected to record a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8 per cent in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region over 2024-29. The report find many Asian countries have demonstrated a proactive approach in implementing policies that foster the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market, aimed at environmental sustainability and enhanced competitiveness in the global automotive manufacturing and export sectors.
Will EVs be cheaper in Australia in 2025?
Looking into 2025, the NVES and Federal Government subsidies may make EVs cheaper for consumers in Australia. The local distributor of Chinese hybrid and electric-car giant BYD has announced a goal to become the best-selling new-car brand in Australia by the end of the decade. BYD arrived in Australia in late 2022. It is one of several importers aggressively approaching the Australian market in light of the new NVES scheme.
Could biodiesel be a viable fuel alternative?
Researchers are constantly developing innovating ways to replace oil-based fuel products, and biofuel, may be a possible solution to lowering carbon emissions. According to Interesting Engineering, Researchers at Washington University and the University of Missouri in the US have created a new type of highly efficient biodiesel which has the potential to be carbon-negative. Known as electro-biodiesel, the fuel is said to be 45 times more efficient than traditional biodiesel created from soybeans.
Capricorn Rising Stars winner's 60km commute for love of the job
A small country town and hours of commuting time are no barrier to one of the automotive industry’s best and brightest future stars. Small communities in rural towns are often faced with unique challenges. The town of Badgingarra in Western Australia is no exception. With a population of 173 people and being 200 kilometres north of Perth, Badgingarra has been put on the automotive map by supporting Capricorn’s latest recipient of the Rising Stars Award, second year apprentice, Megan Toia.
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How the Burson Equipment team supports mechanics
With an industry that is constantly evolving and growing with new parts, tools and equipment, Burson Auto Parts is who the trade turns to. Australian Car Mechanic was lucky enough to chat with Burson Equipment National Sales Manager Adrian Butler on all things equipment for the automotive trade. Burson Auto Parts as we know has over 210 stores across Australia that service the trade, however their equipment team is equally matched with streamlined sales and services for Australian mechanics.
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