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Automotive Dealers Welcome Collective Bargaining Class Exemption
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the collective bargaining class exemption which is now ready for use. “This is a welcome and important development for franchised…
Auto Franchising Reforms Good News for Car Dealers
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed automotive franchising reforms which will bring greater fairness to the commercial relations between Australian car Dealers and car Manufacturers. The…
Budget Paves the Way for Automotive Recovery
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Federal Budget’s commitment to securing Australia’s economic recovery. “Today’s Budget has confirmed a stunning economic recovery for Australia and…
Dealers Welcome New Minister for Small and Family Business
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes the appointment of Stuart Robert MP as Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills and Small and Family Business. “The outgoing Minister, Michaelia Cash, worked…
Laws Mandating Service and Repair Information Sharing Introduced to Parliament
Legislation mandating the sharing of automotive service and repair information has been introduced into Parliament today. The new law will require Manufacturers to provide independent repairers with the same information…
Dealers Welcome Senate’s Report into Dealer and Manufacturer Relations
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the bi-partisan report from the Senate Inquiry into the relationship between car Manufacturers and car Dealers in Australia. The Inquiry…
Australia’s Car Dealers Welcome Landmark Reforms to Automotive Franchising
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Morrison Government’s landmark reforms to the automotive franchising landscape. The Government today announced momentous reforms for the automotive industry,…
New Car Dealers Welcome Appointment of New Small and Family Business Ombudsman
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has welcomed the appointment of Bruce Billson as the new Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Mr Billson has been appointed for a…
AADA 2021 Future Focused
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is pleased to announce that the AADA 2021 Convention & Expo will return to an on-site event at the Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre,…
Dealers Blindsided by Renault Decision
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has expressed concern over the complete lack of notice or consultation following the decision by French Manufacturer Renault to relinquish its Australian…