Dealer Bulletins
Green Vehicle Guide Toolkit for Dealers
The Australian Government have released a newly redeveloped Green Vehicle Guide website which allows people to compare environmental and economic impacts of different cars. The website was developed with input…
Treasury to Review Point-of-Sale Exemption
At a recent meeting with Treasury, AADA was informed of the Government’s intention to commence a review and consultation on the Point-Of-Sale exemption that Dealers operate under in the provision…
AADA Response to Reports ACT Government Plan to Ban ICE Vehicles
To: ACT AADA Members There is currently some media attention on reports that the ACT Government plan to introduce a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035. It comes…
Solar Victoria Survey for Zero Emission Vehicle Dealers
Solar Victoria would like to hear from participating Victorian Dealers about the State Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program. They would like feedback about your experiences as a Dealer in…
Mandatory Safety Standards for Car Keys or Fobs That Contain Button Batteries
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission is reminding businesses that products which contain button batteries, such as car keys or FOBs, need to be compliant with the new button battery…
Automotive Apprentice Survey Results
In an industry first, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland), have joined forces to address…
Introduction of Consignment Selling Licence Category for West Australian Dealers
The WA state government announced the introduction of a new licence category for Dealers wanting to sell on consignment. This decision allows consignment selling in the state which is a…
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…