Dealer Bulletins
AADA Submission – Gumtree Proposed Acquisition of Cox Media (Carsguide/Autotrader)
The AADA has been invited by the ACCC to provide a submission to their consideration of the merger authorisation from Gumtree for its proposed acquisition of Cox Media (CarsGuide/Autotrader). The…
Single Touch Payroll
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have implemented Single Touch Payroll (STP), a new way of reporting tax and super information to the ATO. Small employers (19 employees or less) were…
Sydney Water Restrictions: Water Exemption Permit
To: NSW AADA MEMBERS In December 2019 Level 2 water restrictions came into effect in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra region. The restrictions cover the use of drinking water and…
Unfair Contract Terms Consultation
The Federal Government has today launched a public consultation on options to improve protections against Unfair Contract Terms. Many franchised new car Dealers do not currently enjoy these protections because…
Submission: Franchising Sector Reforms Regulation Impact Statement
Today, the AADA lodged its submission to the Franchising Sector Reforms Regulation Impact Statement. Our submission has urged the Government to strongly consider a structural overhaul of Australia’s franchising regulatory…
Access to Service and Repair Information – Update
On 26 November, the AADA met with a number of automotive associations to discuss the operation of the Government’s recent announcement of legislation to compel the sharing of Service and…
AADA Board Vacancy WA
Expressions of interest are now open for a Western Australian representative to fill a casual vacancy on the AADA Board. Candidates are invited to stand for a casual vacancy, which…
Thought Leadership Breakfast: Contemporary Legal Thinking for Franchised New Car Dealers
AADA Secretary Vinesh George (Principal of VS George Lawyers) is hosting the “2019 Thought Leadership Breakfast” for Dealer Principals in Sydney. Amongst others, the breakfast will feature an Update on…
Morrison Government Commits to Reforming Automotive Franchising
The Morrison Government has today announced that it will be pursuing a range of reforms to automotive franchising arrangements. This is the strongest commitment yet from the Government that it…
New Consumer Protection Laws in Queensland
The Queensland State Government has announced 1 September 2019 as the start date for the new Lemon Laws to take effect. These new laws cover consumers buying a defective car,…