Dealer Bulletins
AADA 2019 Federal Election Update
To: ALL AADA MEMBERS The Federal election occurred over the weekend with the Coalition retaining government. There are still a handful of seats which have yet to be decided, but it…
AADA Receives Bipartisan Commitment to the Automotive Code
To: ALL AADA MEMBERS The AADA, has received policy plans from both major parties in response to our Driving Our Future Election Campaign questionnaire. The AADA asked both parties to address the…
ACCC Consultation on A.P. Eagers’ proposed acquisition of Automotive Holdings Group
To: ALL AADA MEMBERS The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has received an application for authorisation from A.P. Eagers Limited (AP Eagers) for its proposed acquisition of the ordinary shares…
Assurances from the Opposition that CO2 Vehicle Standards will not fall on Dealers
On 1 April, the Australian Labor Party released its climate policy for the transport sector. The AADA was concerned that part of policy mentioned that a CO2 standard for new…
Point of Sale Exemption Ban – Tips for meeting with a Politician
To: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS Organising a meeting with Members or Senators is a great way to promote the importance of our industry and raise awareness for an issue that matters…
Point of Sale Exemption Ban – Help Us to Get Heard
To: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS Recently, the Government announced that it will be abolishing the point of sale exemption which allows Dealers to facilitate finance without an Australian Credit License. The…
Changes to AADA Secretariat – CEO Transition to June 30 2019
To: ALL AADA MEMBERS CC: AADA SECRETARIAT Today, we are announcing the following changes to the organisation of the AADA Secretariat, effective immediately: James Voortman, Executive Director Communications and Policy…
Final Report and Government Response into the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
TO: ALL AADA MEMBERS Today the Royal Commissioner handed down the final report into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. Simultaneously, the Government handed down its response….
Consultation on Regulation Impact Statement
TO: ALL AADA MEMBERS As highlighted in our Media Release of Monday 17 December 2018, the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2018-19 included a government commitment to develop an Automotive Industry Code of Conduct….
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2018-19
TO: ALL AADA MEMBERS The Government handed down the 2018-19 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) today. The major development from this update is a new policy commitment from the…