Media Releases
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…
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…
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…
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…