Dealer Bulletins
Franchising Review – Franchisee Survey
As part of the Franchising Review being undertaken, Independent Reviewer Dr Michael Schaper has invited current and former franchisees to share their views about franchising. The AADA strongly encourages members…
AADA Membership for Non-Participating High-Volume Brands
Historically, membership of the AADA has occurred through the approval of Dealer Councils and line group representative bodies that come together under the AMDC banner. Recently several new brands have…
Notice of Annual General Meeting
This is to advise you 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:…
NSW State Budget – Changes to EV Rebates
The NSW State Budget was handed down this morning with major changes to the Government’s policy in relation to electric vehicles. Issues of relevance to Dealers are summarised below. Removal…
AADA Response to Mercedes-Benz Judgement
Yesterday afternoon the Honourable Justice Jonathan Beach handed down his judgement on the Federal Court Case – Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific vs. Mercedes-Benz Dealer Litigants Group. Disappointingly, Justice Beach found against…
ATO Luxury Car Tax Determination 23/1 – Commercial Vehicles
The ATO has issued a determination on Luxury Car Tax (LCT) and the eligibility of goods carrying vehicles including utes. A car, for LCT purposes, is a motor-powered road vehicle…
Release of Consultation Paper on Franchising Code Review
Consultation on the Franchising Code Review is now open, with the Government releasing a consultation paper seeking feedback to inform the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct. The…
Unfair Contract Terms…What’s Changing?
In late 2023, significant changes to Australia’s unfair contract terms (UCT) regime will take effect. From 10 November 2023 the use, application of or reliance on unfair terms in a…
Dr Michael Schaper Appointed as Independent Reviewer of the Franchising Code of Conduct
Yesterday the Minister for Small Business, Housing, and Homelessness, the Hon Julie Collins announced that the review of Australia’s Franchising Code of Conduct will be led by Dr Michael Schaper….
Overtime Included in Calculation of TSMIT
Following on from previous Dealer Bulletins regarding the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) increase, the AADA received a number of queries regarding the calculation of the TSMIT and if…