Dealer Bulletins
Important Update on NSW Tolls Payment Processes
New South Wales (NSW) dealers are advised of an important update to the process for managing tolls incurred by other drivers when a dealership remains listed as the registered owner…
Round 3 of the DRIVEN Program Expands Scope to Support EV Uptake
The Australian Government has expanded the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream beyond chargers to now include EV-specific PPE, workshop equipment, tools and lifting equipment in Round 3, adopting recommendations put forward…
Changes to Card Surcharging Rules from 1 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has completed its review of merchant card payment costs and surcharging. As a result, card networks including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and eftpos will…
AADA Annual Report 2025-26
We are pleased to share the 2025–26 edition of the AADA Annual Report, providing an overview of the Association’s work over the last financial year. This year’s report highlights a…
AADA Releases Independent Buchan Review of the ACL and AADA Reponse
On 3 December 2025, Australian new car franchise dealers were advised that the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) had commissioned Emeritus Professor Dr Jenny Buchan to undertake an independent Root…
NSW Motorways Changes to Toll Liability – Effective 1 July 2026
Registered Vehicle Owners to Become Responsible for Unpaid Tolls From 1 July 2026, NSW Motorways have introduced a significant change to the management of unpaid toll fees. Under the new…
Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting
This is to advise members of the upcoming annual general meeting of the members of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association Limited. The details of this meeting are as follows: Date:…
Review of the 2026-27 Queensland State Budget
The AADA and MTAQ have reviewed the 2026-27 Queensland State Budget from the perspective of the franchised new car retail sector. This bulletin refers to some of the key measures…
Review of the 2026-27 NSW State Budget
The AADA has reviewed the 2026-27 NSW State Budget from the perspective of the franchised new car retail sector. This bulletin refers to some of the key measures that may…
Victorian Dealers State Revenue Office Drive-Away Deals 2026-27
The Victorian State Revenue Office (SRO) has released information about how dealers should be calculating the dutiable value of new and used motor vehicles sold as a drive-away deal from…