Dealer Bulletins
Media and Consumer Attention on Dealer Delivery Fees
There is currently considerable media attention on Dealer delivery fees, with reports and evidence brought forward by consumers to media outlets detailing excessive fees being charged. The AADA response to…
Update on the Victorian Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Subsidy
AADA has previously been in communication with Victorian Dealers about the State Government’s subsidy for consumers purchasing a new zero emissions vehicle (ZEV). This subsidy was designed to encourage the…
Change to Proposal to Restrict Online Selling of Used Cars
NSW members may be aware of a proposal by the NSW state government to restrict end to end, online selling to new vehicles only, effectively making it illegal to sell…
Splitting Car Purchasing Payments with BNPL Providers
Consumer advocacy group Choice has called attention to car financing lending practices where part of the purchase price of a car is split from the overall price and put on…
Consultation on Car Parking Fringe Benefits Tax
AADA is pleased to report on recent government advice regarding planned changes being introduced to fringe benefits tax as it applies to car parking. This is an important issue for…
2022-23 Budget Briefing
The 2022-23 Federal Budget is focused on “Australia’s plan for a stronger future”. There is a strong focus on cost of living, national security and infrastructure. Some of the business…
Final Week for Automotive Apprentice Survey
To: Dealer Principals & Service Managers Survey for Completion by Current Automotive Apprentices This is the last week for current apprentices to complete the Automotive Skills Shortages survey. The survey takes around…
Automotive Apprentice Survey
To: Dealer Principals & Service Managers (Please note, the survey link below is intended for completion by current automotive apprentices) Many members have expressed concerns about serious skills shortages occurring…
Submission – Improving Consumer Guarantees and Supplier Indemnification Under The ACL
To: ALL AADA MEMBERS The Australian Government, through the Department of Treasury, is conducting a consultation on the effectiveness of the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and…
Committee Recommends No Sunday Trading for Queensland Motor Vehicle Dealers
To: AADA QLD MEMBERS The AADA is pleased to report that the Queensland Education, employment and training committee handed down its findings from an inquiry into the operation of the…