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State and Federal Inconsistencies & VSB14

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  • Friday 9th - Saturday 10th June, 2023
  • Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

With learnings from the morning session on the emerging issues that cause the greatest grief for modifiers this session begins the process of where as an industry we should put our efforts, and what are the highest priority ROVER and SSM issues for the next 12 to 24 months to focus on.

Lesley Yates

Director Government Relations & Advocacy

AAAA

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Lesley Yates
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
Ray Smith‐Roberts

Managing Director

Creative Conversions

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Ray Smith‐Roberts
Ray is currently the Managing director of Creative Conversions in Brendale, Queensland, A full volume federal level second-stage vehicle manufacturer Specialising in converting wagon-based Toyota Landcruiser’s into extended wheelbase dual cab utility vehicles. During his time in the aftermarket space spanning 30 plus years, Ray has held several Managing director roles and was responsible for the leadership and growth of brands from a broad scope of the marketplace, including East Coast Bullbars, Custom Alloy, Uneek 4×4 products, Barden Fabrications, CSM Service Bodies, Alloy Motor Accessories, KT Cable Accessories, Roo Systems Australia, Fluid Drive Holdings and ASNU transmission products and From 2007- December 2019, Ray was Chair of the Australian 4WD Industry Council, A non-competitive, specialist council of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). During this time Ray was involved in significant regulatory areas from Standards to policy at a Federal and State level. Ray was a founding director of the Australian Technical College of North Brisbane from 2005 to 2009.
Ray is currently the Managing director of Creative Conversions in Brendale, Queensland, A full volume federal level second-stage vehicle manufacturer Specialising in converting wagon-based Toyota Landcruiser’s into extended wheelbase dual cab utility vehicles. During his time in the aftermarket space spanning 30 plus years, Ray has held several Managing director roles and was responsible for the leadership and growth of brands from a broad scope of the marketplace, including East Coast Bullbars, Custom Alloy, Uneek 4×4 products, Barden Fabrications, CSM Service Bodies, Alloy Motor Accessories, KT Cable Accessories, Roo Systems Australia, Fluid Drive Holdings and ASNU transmission products and From 2007- December 2019, Ray was Chair of the Australian 4WD Industry Council, A non-competitive, specialist council of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). During this time Ray was involved in significant regulatory areas from Standards to policy at a Federal and State level. Ray was a founding director of the Australian Technical College of North Brisbane from 2005 to 2009.