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Friday 8th April 2022

The future of vehicle modifications

THE SEMINAR:

Changing government attitudes and increasing regulation, combined with new vehicle technologies present challenges to aftermarket products manufacturers and suppliers to continue to innovate, develop and market new products. How does new vehicle technology affect current and future product design and testing, which auto aftermarket products are currently under government regulatory review and what might the future hold for government regulation of modifications to in-service vehicles.

Where:
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

When:
4.15pm – 5.00pm

Price:
Free Trade Registration

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Lesley-Yates

Lesley Yates

AAAA

Lesley Yates is Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Lesley manages AAAA advocacy campaigns, designing creative and innovative solutions to address the greatest challenges facing our industry and then lobbying and encouraging the government to make the right decisions to support our industry. In 2021, after a decade of AAAA campaigning for fair and open competition, the new motor vehicle repair law was passed in the Australian Parliament. This legislation is the result of a tireless and persistent grassroots campaign by the AAAA. Lesley is now tackling our ongoing substantial industry challenges, including the workforce shortage crisis and government vehicle modification regulations.

Luke Truskinger

Luke Truskinger

AIC

Luke Truskinger is the Managing Director of the Auto Innovation Centre (AIC), a new and exciting facility in Melbourne founded by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. The AIC supports automotive product development companies by providing access to advanced tools, equipment, vehicles, and technologies, as well as testing and 3D scanning and printing services. With 20 years of experience in the automotive industry across OEM and aftermarket, Luke is a passionate engineer and vehicle modifier.

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