Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia Limited upcoming events

2026 Winter Roadshow (09 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Winter Roadshow 2026!

Catch up with locksmiths in your area, hear the latest Association updates, and celebrate the year’s achievements together.

Cost: Free to attend

Check out the dates and locations below - more details coming soon!

Date & Time	Location
Tue, 9 Jun 2026	Auckland
Thu, 11 Jun 2026	Brisbane
Tue, 16 Jun 2026	Adelaide
Thu, 18 Jun 2026	Perth
Tue, 23 Jun 2026	Sydney
Thu, 25 Jun 2026	Melbourne

2026 John Andrew Apprentice Of The Year ("JAAOTY") (29 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The John Andrew Apprentice of the Year Award recognises the next generation of talent in the locksmithing industry.

If you're a rising star with recently completed qualifications, this is your chance to demonstrate your skills on a national stage.

Testing dates: 29 – 30 September 2026

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Entries close: 30 June 2026 - so don't miss out!

Images from 2025 testing

Who Can Enter?

To be eligible, you must have completed (or be due to complete) your trade qualifications between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, regardless of your age when you began your apprenticeship.

Please note:

You are not eligible if you have previously applied and participated in JAAOTY testing. This opportunity is only available once.
Applicants must not hold another trade qualification.
You must be currently employed by a financial member of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia.

What's Involved?

Shortlisted nominees will be invited to participate in two days of hands-on testing in Melbourne, on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Participants will be tested across several practical and technical areas, including:

Master keying in a PM8 environment
Mechanical and electronic safe diagnostics
Lock fitting
Picking and impressioning
Automotive key generation and transponder programming

Download the JAAOTY testing overview PDF for a detailed breakdown of each section and scoring.

JAAOTY 2026 - Testing Overview PDF

What Do Finalists Receive?

All finalists will receive:

Up to $1500 to cover flights & accommodation
Full registration to the Annual Trade Expo & Conference which includes a free ticket to the Gala Dinner & Awards Night

The winner and their supervisor will also receive a trip to Europe - a prize that offers incredible industry exposure and career development.

Images from 2025 Gala Dinner & Awards Night - 2025 JAAOTY Winner, Connor McColl

Why Enter?

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

Showcase your skills
Network with industry leaders
Represent the future of the locksmithing profession
Win a trip to Europe

Key Dates

Entries close: 30 June 2026

Testing held in Sydney: 29 – 30 September 2026

Winners announced: Sat, 3 October at the Gala Dinner & Awards Night, Marvel Stadium - Melbourne

Exhibitor/Sponsorship Registration - 45th Annual Trade Expo & Conference Melbourne 2026 (opens 12pm AEST(QLD time)) (01 Oct 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
45th Annual Trade Expo & Conference

NB: All booths/sponsorships must strictly be paid for by Tue 31 Mar or your booking will be cancelled and the booths made available for resale.

Pricing

Payment terms:
Payment for booth registrations is required by Tuesday 31 March 2026. Registrations not paid by this date may be cancelled, and the booth released for sale.

Booth Options

Each exhibitor booth will be fully equipped with the essentials for a seamless experience, including:

3x3m Booth

White walls 2.4m high
Hanging Fascia
White sign with black lettering per aisle frontage.
1 x LED arm light installed on top of back wall to illuminate your booth
1 x 4amp power point per exhibitor

6x3m Booth

White walls 2.4m high
Hanging Fascia
White sign with black lettering per aisle frontage.
2 x LED arm light installed on top of back wall to illuminate your booth
1 x 4amp power point per exhibitor

6x9m Booth

White walls 2.4m high
Hanging Fascia
White sign with black lettering per aisle frontage.
6 x LED arm light installed on top of back wall to illuminate your booth
1 x 4amp power point per exhibitor

The following renders show example layouts for 6m x 9m booths. Layouts may vary slightly depending on booth location and configuration.

Booth 25 & 51

Booth 40

45th Annual Trade Expo & Conference (01 Oct 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

45th Annual Trade Expo & Conference

Located at Marvel Stadium Melbourne, 1-3 October 2026

To find all the details about the venue, sessions, trade expo and what's included – click the link below to take you straight there!

Visit Event Page

Click the Register button below to secure your place.

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2026 SOTY VOTY - Business Awards (03 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

2026 Business Awards

Proudly sponsored by SG Lock & Security

Celebrate excellence in our industry and put your business in the spotlight! The 2026 Business Awards recognise outstanding achievement across the locksmithing sector in Australia and New Zealand.

These prestigious awards are your chance to showcase your work, gain industry recognition, and be rewarded for excellence in design, branding, functionality and presentation.

Award Categories

Over 400 spm

Under 400 sqm

Why Enter?

Win a share of the $20,000 prize pool
Boost your business profile and credibility, and be recognised as a leader in the industry
Both finalists and winners receive certificates and the right to promote their achievement for the next 12 months
All finalists will receive a complimentary ticket to both the Trade Expo and the Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Celebrate your win at the Gala Dinner during the 45th Annual Trade Expo & Conference in Melbourne!

Criteria

Judging criteria documents are available for each category below – please review them before submitting your entry.

Shop of the Year (Under 400 sqm) - Criteria

Shop of the Year (Over 400 sqm) - Criteria

Van of the Year - Criteria Ute of the Year - Criteria

Key Dates

Entries close 30 June, 2026

Winners announced: Saturday 3 October 2026 at the Gala Dinner, Melbourne