Dealer Bulletins
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…
Reminder – QLD Zero Emission Vehicle Enhanced Rebate Scheme Now Active
In April 2023 the Queensland Government announced additional financial assistance as part of their Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme which initially commenced in July 2022. AADA advised Dealers of the…
AADA Response to QLD Electrical Safety Act Review
Earlier this week the AADA made a submission in response to the Queensland Government’s Review of the Electrical Safety Act. In 2020, Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace initiated a…
No Extension for Instant Asset Write Off/Temporary Full Expensing
Over the last few months, the AADA has continued to advocate to Government on the issue of the instant asset write off/temporary full expensing (TFE) scheme which will not continue…