Dealer Bulletins
LVT EV Category Implementation Delayed Until 1 September 2026
Victorian franchise new car dealers (dealers) who complete vehicle roadworthiness testing as Licensed Vehicle Testers (LVT) are advised that the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) have announced that the…
AADA Submission to NSW Government on Introduction of NSW Road User Charge
NSW dealers are advised that AADA has lodged a submission to the NSW Legislative Council Public Accountability and Works Committee as part of its Review of the Electric Vehicles (Revenue…
Reminder: Ensuring ACL Compliance in 2025-26 EOFY Campaigns
As dealers begin their annual ‘End of Financial Year’ (EOFY) sales advertising campaigns, the AADA takes this opportunity to remind all dealers of their obligations to ensure they are adhering…
2026-27 Federal Budget Briefing
The 2026-27 Federal Budget is framed around the themes of ‘Resilience and Reform’. The Budget has been delivered against a backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East, ongoing disruption…
Review of the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget
The AADA has reviewed the Victorian Government’s 2026-27 State Budget from the perspective of the franchised new car retail sector. This bulletin highlights key measures relevant to motor vehicle dealers,…
Northern Territory 2026-27 Budget – Retail Motor Industry Perspective
The AADA has reviewed the Northern Territory 2026-27 Budget Strategy and Outlook from the perspective of the franchised new car retail sector. This bulletin highlights key measures and economic indicators…
New Grant Stream Under DRIVEN Program Now Open for Applications
In recognition of the role dealerships and EV repairers play in reducing Australia’s transport emissions, the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream, a new grant program under the DRIVEN banner, is now…
AADA Survey Highlights Ongoing PPSR Delays Impacting Dealers
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association’s (AADA) survey results highlight ongoing delays in removing security interests from the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). In late 2025, the AADA conducted a survey…
Victorian Truck Dealers: Your Retail and Fleet Operators Should Know About the VFDC Program
The Victorian Freight Decarbonisation Co‑Investment (VFDC) Program is a Victorian Government initiative supporting the road freight sector to transition to low‑emissions freight vehicles, while maintaining productivity, resilience, and economic strength….
Release of Tasmanian Small Business EV Transition Resource
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) have been advised by the Tasmanian Government of a recently released Small Business EV Transition Resource to…