Trainee mechanics worked on hired EVs without Hertz's knowledge, ACT assembly hears
Trainee mechanics at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) allegedly worked on electric vehicles from Hertz without the company's knowledge. Independent MLA Thomas Emerson revealed these claims in the ACT Legislative Assembly, citing a whistleblower's concerns about safety and misconduct. The allegations suggest that unqualified students were using hire cars for training, posing significant risks to public safety.
- ▪CIT apprentice mechanics worked on hired electric vehicles without informing Hertz.
- ▪The allegations were brought to light by MLA Thomas Emerson, who cited a whistleblower's disclosure.
- ▪The whistleblower claimed that the training practices at CIT compromised safety and involved unqualified students.
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CIT apprentice mechanics worked on hired EVs without rental company's knowledge, ACT Legislative Assembly hearsABy Adam ShirleyTopic:Vocational Education and TrainingWed 27 May 2026 at 5:42pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:42pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:42pmHire car company Hertz offers electric vehicles in its collection. (Supplied: Hertz)In short: The ACT Legislative Assembly has heard CIT student mechanics worked on loan cars without the knowledge of the car hire companies. MLA Thomas Emerson claims a whistleblower within the CIT revealed the TAFE Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence was compromising the safety of the cars.What's next?Mr Emerson revealed the allegations in the assembly as part of a bid to argue for stronger whistleblower…
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