Dealer Bulletins
Release of Consultation Paper on Franchising Code Review
Consultation on the Franchising Code Review is now open, with the Government releasing a consultation paper seeking feedback to inform the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct. The…
Unfair Contract Terms…What’s Changing?
In late 2023, significant changes to Australia’s unfair contract terms (UCT) regime will take effect. From 10 November 2023 the use, application of or reliance on unfair terms in a…
Dr Michael Schaper Appointed as Independent Reviewer of the Franchising Code of Conduct
Yesterday the Minister for Small Business, Housing, and Homelessness, the Hon Julie Collins announced that the review of Australia’s Franchising Code of Conduct will be led by Dr Michael Schaper….
Overtime Included in Calculation of TSMIT
Following on from previous Dealer Bulletins regarding the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) increase, the AADA received a number of queries regarding the calculation of the TSMIT and if…
Reminder – QLD Zero Emission Vehicle Enhanced Rebate Scheme Now Active
In April 2023 the Queensland Government announced additional financial assistance as part of their Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme which initially commenced in July 2022. AADA advised Dealers of the…
AADA Response to QLD Electrical Safety Act Review
Earlier this week the AADA made a submission in response to the Queensland Government’s Review of the Electrical Safety Act. In 2020, Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace initiated a…
No Extension for Instant Asset Write Off/Temporary Full Expensing
Over the last few months, the AADA has continued to advocate to Government on the issue of the instant asset write off/temporary full expensing (TFE) scheme which will not continue…
Victorian Zero Emissions Vehicle Subsidy to End 30 June 2023
Solar Victoria have advised the AADA that the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Subsidy Program will not continue beyond 30 June 2023. Applications for ZEV subsidies will close at 6pm on…
Commencement of Major Fair Work Amendments
Please be advised that yesterday 6 June 2023, significant amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 commenced. These include: Flexible work – new obligations relating to requests for flexible working…
Victorian Budget Overview
Outlook Real gross state product (GSP) is forecast to grow by 2.75 per cent in 2022-23 but is expected to slow to 1.5 per cent in 2023-24 as high inflation…
