Dealer Bulletins
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…
Government Announces New Changes to JobKeeper
The Morrison Government has today announced changes to the JobKeeper scheme designed to expand the eligibility criteria to capture more businesses seeking support. This is welcome news, particularly for our…
Consultation on the Sale of Add-On Motor Vehicle Financial Risk Products (Add-On Insurance and Warranties)
In October 2019, ASIC initiated a consultation period on its draft Product Intervention Order (PIO) for Financial Risk Products. The intention of the PIO was to put in place protections…
Application of Stage 4 Restrictions on Melbourne Dealers
The Victorian State Government have released detailed information about the Stage 4 business restrictions which commence in metropolitan Melbourne from midnight Wednesday 5 August and are scheduled to extend for…