Dealer Bulletins
SA Government Scraps EV Subsidy
The South Australian Government announced yesterday that the $3,000 subsidy for eligible new battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will end from 1 January 2024. The move was announced…
Information for Franchisees on UCT in Agreements
The AADA is advising members that the ACCC has released a report on compliance with Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) in franchise agreements, so members who are negotiating new agreements are…
Changes to the Luxury Car Tax Fuel Efficient Vehicle Threshold
Yesterday in releasing the 2023-24 mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) the government announced changes to the Luxury Car Tax fuel-efficient vehicle threshold. From 1 July 2025, the Government will…
High Court Decision on Fuel Labelling Case
Today the High Court handed down its decision to uphold the appeal in Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd & Anor v. Begovic. The AADA sees this as a common sense decision…
November Dealer Automotive Insights Report
The November Automotive Insights Report is now available for members. The Dealer exclusive report showcases a monthly analysis of used car sales, developed in partnership with AutoGrab. This month’s report…
AADA Members Guide to Real-World Testing of Vehicle Efficiency
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has begun to test the fuel consumption and emissions of vehicles in real-world conditions, known as the ‘Real-World Testing Program’. Announced in the October 2022…
NSW Odometer Devices Law Commences 1 December 2023
The NSW Department of Customer Service has announced commencement of changes to the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act, following amendments passed by the NSW Parliament in October 2023. On 1…
Two Recent Workplace Decisions
Please find below information regarding two decisions recently handed down by the courts related to Australia’s workplace laws. Rostering on Public Holidays On Tuesday 21 November, the High Court refused…
New Automotive Insights Report (AIR) to be Released Monthly Exclusively to AADA Members
The AADA are thrilled to announce the exclusive and inaugural release of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR), a comprehensive, monthly analysis of the used car market developed in partnership with…
NASC Warns of Rise in Business Email Compromise Scams Targeting Dealership Customers
The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) have contacted the AADA to advise members they have become aware of a rise in business email compromise scams that target customers of new car…