Dealer Bulletins
Victorian Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Subsidy
To: APPLICABLE TO VICTORIAN MEMBERS ONLY The Victorian Government have announced a subsidy for purchasers of a new electric vehicle. The subsidy is designed to encourage the uptake of electric…
Webinar: Making Sense of the Automotive Franchising Reforms
Following the Government’s release of the amended franchising regulations on 31 May, we now have the full detail of the changes which will take effect from 1 July 2021. On…
Collective Bargaining Class Exemption – Effective as of 3 June 2021
Late last year we advised Dealers of the new class exemption granted by the ACCC for collective bargaining. This is an important change which is available to all franchisees under…
New Franchising Reforms to Become Law on 1 July 2021
In March of this year, the Morrison Government announced a set of changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct (FCC) aimed specifically at providing greater protections for franchised new car…
2021-22 Budget Briefing
The AADA is generally supportive of the measures announced in the 2021-22 Federal Budget which will help lead our economic recovery and will give automotive businesses confidence to invest and…
Dealership Labour Shortages Survey
Numerous AADA members have reported that they are suffering from crippling skills shortages, especially in the workshop where qualified technicians are proving very difficult to find. The issue appears to…
Protecting Australian Businesses from Cybercrime – The Australian Cyber Security Centre
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recently contacted the AADA and has asked that we inform members of the ACSC services and its role in protecting businesses in their dealings…
Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme
Legislation which establishes a Scheme for sharing of service and repair information has been introduced into Parliament today. This Scheme has been in development for many years and the legislation…
Senate Inquiry into the Relationship Between Car Manufacturers and Car Dealers – Final Report
Yesterday, the Senate Committee for Education and Employment released its final report into the Relationship Between Car Manufacturers and Car Dealers in Australia. The inquiry was a comprehensive review into…
Letter to Dealers from Small and Family Business Minister Michaelia Cash
Following the Morrison Government announcement of landmark reforms to automotive franchising last week, the Small and Family Business Minister Michaelia Cash has asked us to send the attached correspondence to…