News and Events

Mining and Automotive Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel (SWAP) Meetings – April 2026

Bringing industry and stakeholders together to explore workforce priorities.

AUSMASA Sundowner: Progress in Partnership

WA stakeholder event strengthens relationships across mining and automotive industries.

Member Spotlight April 2026: Mechanic.com.au

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Industry Stewardship in Action: Working Groups and Think Tanks

Handling Automotive Flammable Refrigerant Gases Consultation

Consultation survey now open, webinar available

Automotive EV Technology Initial Feedback Survey

Initial feedback survey now open, 1:1 consultation available

Review of Drilling Operations Qualifications Initial Feedback Survey

Initial feedback survey now open, 1:1 consultation available

Member Spotlight March 2026: Bus Industry Confederation

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Charged for Change: EV Skills Summit

National EV Skills Summit focuses on workforce capability and training system readiness

Preparing the workforce for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

AUSMASA has completed a project to develop new hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle AUR training products.

International Women’s Day 2026: Balance the Scales

AUSMASA Chair, Nicky Firth reflects on what drives women's representation in mining and automotive.

Member Spotlight February 2026: Queensland Mines Rescue Service

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) electrical licensing: Getting safety, skills and productivity right

Automotive Research Bulletin – February 2026

Electrification in mining: Infrastructure, skills and the road to Net Zero

Mining Research Bulletin – February 2026

Research Bulletin: The nuances of being an EV technician

Understanding how electric vehicle technicians fit into the occupation class system

Member Spotlight January 2026: Resourceful Women

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Skills Pipeline and the Apprenticeship Ecosystem

Automotive Research Bulletin – January 2026

Restoring the higher education Mining skills pipeline

Mining Research Bulletin – January 2026