Dealer Bulletins
Box Hill Institute Automotive Employment Pathway Program
To: Melbourne Members The AADA and Box Hill Institute (BHI) have recently entered into an agreement to assist Dealers to recruit students seeking an automotive apprenticeship. The Automotive Employment Pathway…
Consultation on Deferred Sales Model for Add-On Insurance Products Concludes
The Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has announced the conclusion of the consultation period for the application of a Deferred Sales Model (DSM) on add-on insurance products. The DSM will come…
AADA Board Vacancy SA
To: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AADA MEMBERS Expressions of interest are now open for a South Australian representative to fill a vacancy on the AADA Board. Candidates are invited to stand…
AADA Board Vacancy NSW
To: NSW AADA MEMBERS Expressions of interest are now open for a New South Wales representative to fill a vacancy on the AADA Board. Candidates are invited to stand…
Changes to Takata Airbag Recall Website
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has advised us of changes to the existing Takata Airbag Recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. The changes will take effect on 1 July 2021. The…
Call to Action: Skills Shortages
Many AADA members have contacted us concerning the current shortage of skilled technicians, which is affecting almost every dealership in Australia. Declining apprentice numbers and the lack of skilled immigrants…
Commencement of Deferred Sales Model for Add-On Insurance Products & Design and Distribution
Members should be aware of two significant regulatory changes occurring in the finance and insurance departments on 5 October 2021. The Deferred Sales Model (DSM) for the sale of add-on…
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…