Dealer Bulletins
Federal Government Reforms of Consumer Lending Laws
The Federal Government have announced significant changes to the responsible lending laws designed to free up credit and get trade moving again. These changes should result in substantially improved outcomes…
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Australian Automotive Dealer Association Limited
This is to advise you of the upcoming annual general meeting of the members of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association Limited. The details of this meeting are as follows: Date: Tuesday…
Easing of Restrictions for Routine Maintenance and Repairs
To: VICTORIAN AADA MEMBERS In welcome news for Victorian Dealers, the Victorian Government has released updated information regarding an easing of restrictions covering motor vehicle routine maintenance and repairs. This…
Victorian Business Support Package
The Victorian State Government has announced a support package for businesses to provide assistance as the state moves through the various steps outlined in the roadmap to reopening. Full details…
Victorian Government Releases Roadmap
The Victorian State Premier has today released the Victorian Roadmap for Reopening Victoria, designed to provide a plan for reducing restrictions and allow the gradual return of business activity. The…
ASIC Draft Product Intervention Order on Automotive Add-On Insurance and Warranty
The AADA have submitted a response to ASIC on its most recent draft of the Product Intervention Order (PIO) on add-on insurance and mechanical risk products. The AADA submission was…
Government Response to the Fairness in Franchising Report
Minister for Small Business, Michaelia Cash, has written to the AADA advising us of the Government’s response to the Fairness in Franchising Report published in March 2019. She has also…
JobKeeper Changes – New Eligibility and Notification
The Australian Tax Office has announced changes to the JobKeeper eligibility rules. The changes introduce a new assessment date for employees, which has now changed to 1 July 2020. Furthermore,…
Call to Action – Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013
The NSW Government is currently reviewing the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013 (the Act). The AADA is urging the Government to strengthen Part 6 of the act which grants…
Senate Inquiry Into General Motors’ Holden Operations
On Monday 3 August, the Senate Committee conducting the Inquiry into General Motors’ Holden Operations in Australia held its public hearings. AADA CEO James Voortman was the first witness to…