Dealer Bulletins
Review of Australia’s Migration System – What’s New?
On Thursday 27 April, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil delivered a speech to the National Press Club of Australia where she announced the release of the long awaited review into…
Changes to the Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme
The Queensland Government has announced extra financial assistance as part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme. Today’s announcement will see new eligibility requirements and an increased rebate available, making…
Information on the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act – What’s Changing?
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation amends the Fair Work Act to change a number of existing rules…
Release of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy
The Federal Government has released its long-awaited National Electric Vehicle Strategy. The Strategy seeks to accelerate the uptake of zero and low emission vehicles and focuses on three key areas,…
Increased Penalties for Privacy Breaches and Addressing Dealership Cyber Security Risks
AADA would like to draw members attention to recent developments regarding the Privacy Act, and risks that Dealers face in the area of cyber security. Firstly, you may be aware…
Incorrect Contract Cancellation Fees Crackdown for Western Australia
Dealers in Western Australia are reminded that as of 1 January 2022 the prescribed words of the vehicle sales agreement changed in the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Regulations 1974. Clause…
Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
Grants of up to $25,000 are now available for small and medium sized businesses across Australia to improve energy efficiency, save on energy bills, and bring down emissions. These grants…
New Car Delivery Delays at the Port
Over the last few months, the AADA has been made aware of delayed processing times and a backlog of imported vehicles awaiting clearance through Australian ports due to increased biosecurity…
Annual AADA Automotive Statistics Booklet Released
AADA has gathered data from various sources to create the 2023 edition of the annual Automotive Statistics booklet. AADA Automotive Statistics 2023 is a valuable resource which provides insights into…
Update from Solar Victoria – ZEV Subsidy Program
Solar Victoria has provided an update on the progress of the Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Subsidy Program. As of mid-January 2023 there have been 7,839 applications since the program launched in…