THE Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) has appointed 32 members for its strategic workforce advisory panels (SWAPs) for the next two-year term. 

The members for its automotive and mining SWAPs consist of representatives from across Australia from each sector, including employers, unions, industry associations and training providers.

Lesley Yates, AAAA director of government relations and advocacy

The automotive representatives include AAAA director of government relations and advocacy, Lesley Yates; AADA deputy CEO Brian Savage; I-CAR Australia CEO Jason Trewin; Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce state manager Bruce McIntosh; and Automotive Training Board NSW executive officer Debbie Joyce. 

Brian Savage, AADA deputy CEO

AUSMASA CEO Dr Gavin Lind said the alliance had been overwhelmed by expressions of interest from individuals across the mining and automotive industries seeking to contribute.

“It’s gratifying to see such a strong endorsement of AUSMASA’s work from our important stakeholders, and a desire to shape the future workforce and skills required in the mining and automotive industries,” he said. 

“By actively involving industry representatives in our SWAPs, our training products can be more flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of employers. 

Jason Trewin, I-CAR Australia CEO

“Industry involvement also ensures learners are entering the industry with more relevant and future-ready skills.”

SWAPs play a crucial role in providing key industry insights to help guide AUSMASA’s workforce planning, industry stewardship and initiatives to develop Industry-relevant training products. 

The mining and automotive SWAPs each consist of 16 members, whose two-year term started on 1 December 2025.