All Media Releases
12th March, 2020
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Media Release
Dealers Welcome Measures to Stimulate The Australian Economy
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers welcomes the Government’s measures to stimulate the Australian economy. “The new car market has been in recession for almost two years and Dealers will be hopeful...
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10th March, 2020
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Media Release
The Automotive Industry is already in Recession and needs Urgent Stimulus
Peak bodies in the automotive sector have called on the Government to deliver much needed stimulus for the depressed industry, now also feeling the associated effects of the COVID-19. “The industry is in the midst...
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27th February, 2020
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Media Release
Dealers Support Senate Inquiry Into Holden Withdrawal
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed today’s announcement of a Senate Inquiry into the decision by General Motors (GM) to withdraw the Holden brand and operations from Australia. “As an...
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19th February, 2020
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Media Release
Holden Closure: Decision Made In Detroit Will Hurt Local Business
Local car Dealers and their employees will bear the brunt of General Motors’ decision to kill off the Holden brand in Australia, highlighting the need for strong Automotive franchising laws. “There has been a lot...
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17th February, 2020
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Media Release
Closure of Holden Affects 200 Dealers Across Australia
Today marks a sad day for Australia with the news that General Motors (GM) will be retiring the Holden brand this year. “This news will come as a hammer blow to Australia’s 200 Holden Dealers,...
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17th February, 2020
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Media Release
Automotive Franchising Regulations Need Strengthening
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has expressed disappointment with the Government’s draft automotive franchising regulations. The regulations are intended to address the major power imbalance between new car Dealers and offshore...
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