Media Releases

Media Releases

18th December, 2020

Dealers Note Information Sharing Scheme

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) notes the Government’s release of the mandatory motor vehicle service and repair information sharing scheme. The AADA, along with other stakeholders, has been in…

11th December, 2020

Government Sides with Offshore Car Manufacturers over Australian Dealers

The Automotive Principles released by the Federal Government today, are a kick in the guts to all of Australia’s new car Dealers and their 60,000 employees. This is a major…

1st December, 2020

Dealers Welcome Ombudsman’s Calls to Overhaul Dispute Resolution

The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s call for an overhaul of the dispute resolution framework. “This year, the…

18th November, 2020

Inquiry to Hear From Australia’s Dealers in Need for Protection

The Senate Inquiry into the Regulation of the Relationship between car Manufacturers and car Dealers in Australia will hold public hearings today. Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) CEO, James Voortman,…

22nd October, 2020

ACCC Class Exemption Welcome News for Franchised New Car Dealers

The ACCC has today announced its decision to allow franchisees to collectively negotiate with car Manufacturers without ACCC approval. This is a welcome and important development for franchised new car…

6th October, 2020

New Car Dealers Welcome Budget Recovery Measures

The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed today’s Budget as an important step in driving the recovery in the automotive industry and the wider economy. “We hope…

25th September, 2020

New Car Dealers Welcome Lending Reforms

The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Government’s lending reforms which will free up credit and boost the economic recovery. “These reforms are sensible and…

21st September, 2020

AADA Welcomes Inquiry Into Dealer/Manufacturer Relations

The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed today’s announcement by members of the Senate Education and Employment Committee calling for a full inquiry into the relationship…

21st September, 2020

AADA 2020 Moving Forward

The AADA National Dealer Convention & Expo is excited to announce “AADA 2020 Moving Forward”, a virtual AADA Convention & Expo event that will deliver the valuable insights and benefits…

3rd September, 2020

Plunge in New Car Sales Continues

New car sales figures released today indicate an alarming decrease in sales of 28.8% for the month, the worst August result in 23 years and the 29th month in a…

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