Dealer Bulletins
Important Update – myVicRoads Systems Outages
AADA is in communication with VicRoads with regards to the current issues being experienced by dealers on the myVicRoads Partner Portal. A few quick things for your information The only…
myVicRoads Partner Portal System Issues
Victorian dealers are advised of the attached communication from the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) with regards to system issues affecting the myVicRoads Partner Portal that is resulting…
Luxury Car Tax Thresholds 2026-27
Dealers are advised that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) had announced the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) thresholds for the financial year 2026-27. This bulletin is a reminder for dealerships and…
Proposed Motor Car Traders Act Reforms to Impact How Dealers Treat VCAT Claims
The AADA and VACC were advised in December 2025 of proposed changes to the Motor Car Traders Act 1986 (Vic) (the Act) and Motor Car Traders Regulations 2018 (Vic) (the…
LVT EV Category Implementation Delayed Until 1 September 2026
Victorian franchise new car dealers (dealers) who complete vehicle roadworthiness testing as Licensed Vehicle Testers (LVT) are advised that the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) have announced that the…
AADA Submission to NSW Government on Introduction of NSW Road User Charge
NSW dealers are advised that AADA has lodged a submission to the NSW Legislative Council Public Accountability and Works Committee as part of its Review of the Electric Vehicles (Revenue…
Reminder: Ensuring ACL Compliance in 2025-26 EOFY Campaigns
As dealers begin their annual ‘End of Financial Year’ (EOFY) sales advertising campaigns, the AADA takes this opportunity to remind all dealers of their obligations to ensure they are adhering…
2026-27 Federal Budget Briefing
The 2026-27 Federal Budget is framed around the themes of ‘Resilience and Reform’. The Budget has been delivered against a backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East, ongoing disruption…
Review of the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget
The AADA has reviewed the Victorian Government’s 2026-27 State Budget from the perspective of the franchised new car retail sector. This bulletin highlights key measures relevant to motor vehicle dealers,…
Northern Territory 2026-27 Budget – Retail Motor Industry Perspective
The AADA has reviewed the Northern Territory 2026-27 Budget Strategy and Outlook from the perspective of the franchised new car retail sector. This bulletin highlights key measures and economic indicators…