AADA and MTAQ are delighted to host the Queensland Regional Dealer Roadshow – a key initiative under our recent partnership aimed at strengthening dealer representation at both the state and national levels. Read more about our collaboration here.
This roadshow is your opportunity to shape the policy agenda by highlighting the critical dealer-facing issues that matter most to Queensland’s regional dealerships.
Why attend?
The roadshow provides a unique platform for franchise dealers to engage directly with the industry bodies that advocate on their behalf both federally and in Queensland.
Who will be there?
The events will be facilitated by MTAQ CEO Rod Camm and AADA CEO James Voortman, who will provide key updates on pressing industry issues, including:
- State Motor Vehicle Duty and reforms sought for Queensland dealers
- Skills development and jobs programs
- Licensing of salespeople
- Queensland’s Industrial Relations landscape
- Dealer concerns under Australian Consumer Law
- New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, EV transition and what it means for regional Queensland
- Challenges with DMS and online classifieds providers
- Franchise Code update
- The 2025 Federal Election
- Re-invigoration of the AADA Queensland Committee.
Where and when
- Gold Coast – 7 April 2025, 8:15am to 10:30am at Mantra at Sharks & Events Centre
- Toowoomba – 7 April 2025, 1:45pm to 4pm at City Golf Club Toowoomba
- Sunshine Coast – 8 April 2025, 8:15am to 10:30am at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
- Brisbane – 8 April 2025, 1:45pm to 4pm at MTAQ House or Online
- Cairns – 9 April 2025, 8:15am to 10:30am at Pullman International
- Townsville – 9 April 2025, 4:30pm to 7pm at Grand Chancellor
Other locations
Other major Queensland regional centres such as Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Mt Isa and Kingaroy will have dates and venues announced at some stage in mid-May 2025.
Who should attend the AADA-MTAQ Regional Dealer Roadshow?
Ideally your dealership should be represented by the Dealer Principal/ General Manager, Service Manager, CFO or other senior dealership staff.
How to register?
Secure your spot by completing the registration form below.
