Dealer Bulletins
Landmark Reforms to Automotive Franchising
Today marks a landmark day for franchised new car Dealers. The Government has today announced reforms for the automotive industry which will protect Dealers against the worst abuses by some…
Changes to Add-On Insurance Arrangements
The AADA has received an update from ASIC regarding their add-on insurance and extended warranty work. ASIC have made a significant departure from their previous approach and are treating insurance…
Final Public Hearings – Senate Inquiry Into the Regulation of the Relationship Between Manufacturers and Dealers
The expanded Inquiry into the regulation of the relationship between car Manufacturers and car Dealers in Australia will hold its final public hearings tomorrow, Friday, 5 February 2021. The program…
Payment Times Reporting Scheme – Commenced 1 January 2021
Members may recall from a AADA bulletin in May of last year, about Government plans to introduce the Payment Times Reporting Scheme (PTRS). Under this scheme, businesses with total annual…
Use of Customer Data and Data Sharing with Third Party Providers
DEALER RIGHTS, RISKS AND OBLIGATIONS The AADA has been approached by several Dealers who have expressed concerns over clauses in contracts with some third party service and DMS providers. In…
Draft Legislation – Service and Repair Information Scheme
The Treasury has released draft legislation to establish a service and repair information sharing scheme. The AADA has participated in discussions on the development of this legislation, along with other…
Government Releases Automotive Principles
On Friday, the Government released a set of Automotive Principles to address issues between new car Dealers and offshore Manufacturers. The AADA is very disappointed that the application of the principles will…
Senate Inquiry – Recordings and Transcripts
The public hearings and consultation period regarding the Senate Inquiry into the Relationship between car Dealers and Manufacturers has now concluded. The first-round public hearings of the expanded Inquiry were…
Public Hearings Day 2 – Senate Inquiry into Dealer/Manufacturer Relations
The expanded Inquiry into the regulation of the relationship between car Manufacturers and car Dealers in Australia will hold its second day of public hearings tomorrow. The program for the…
Public Hearings – Senate Inquiry into Dealer/Manufacturer Relations
The expanded Inquiry into the regulation of the relationship between car Manufacturers and car Dealers in Australia will hold public hearings tomorrow and on Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Australian Automotive…