Dealer Bulletins
Design and Distribution Obligations for Automotive Dealers in Australia
In preparation for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) upcoming detailed findings being released regarding their review of Australia’s motor vehicle finance sector, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA)…
Webinar for South Australian Dealers: Stamp Duty on Vehicles
Following engagement with AADA and MTA SA/NT, RevenueSA will be hosting an industry webinar for South Australian dealers, providing a clear overview of how stamp duty applies to vehicle transactions…
Changes to the Administration of Victorian Motor Car Traders Claims Committee
The AADA has received correspondence from the Victorian Department of Government Services’ (DGS) Deputy Secretary of the Consumer Affairs and Local Government to advise that the Victorian Government has announced…
New Compulsory Merger Notification Guidance Document
** This is not intended to be taken as legal advice. Any comments are of a general nature and provided for dealers to be aware of the new laws** From…
New Electric Vehicle (EV) Testing Category for Licensed Vehicle Testers in Victoria
Victorian dealers who complete vehicle roadworthiness testing as Licensed Vehicle Testers (LVT) are advised that the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) have announced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) category….
AADA Member Reference Groups – Final Meeting for 2025
Launched in June this year, the AADA National Service, Parts & Pre-Delivery Forum and the AADA Used Car Manager Reference Group have quickly become important channels for dealer feedback, industry…
Take The Survey – Share Your Dealership’s Views on the PPSR
At the most recent AADA Used Car Dealer Forum, concerns were raised by dealers from all states about delays in removing financial encumbrances from vehicles on the Personal Property Securities…
Update on ASIC Review of Motor Vehicle Finance Sector
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has released preliminary insights into its current review (the review) of Australia’s motor vehicle finance sector. With preliminary findings pointing to several trends that warrant…
AIR: October 2025 Used Car Sales Figures
The AADA has released the October 2025 Automotive Insights Report. The report provides a national snapshot of used car sales and listings, with 206,503 vehicles sold during the month, up…
Clarification on Form 5 Requirements for Online Listings for NSW Dealers
The AADA has previously advised New South Wales (NSW) dealers of the new requirements introduced under the NSW Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2025 (MDRA) governing the online sale of…