Media Releases
Vehicle Emissions Standards Must Not Focus on Retailers
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Opposition’s cleaner transport policy, but has urged caution over applying CO2 standards to car retailers. “We accept the Opposition’s…
Greens New Car Tax Plans Will Hurt Tradespeople and Industry
The release of the Greens transport policy today reveals their plans for a new car tax and the abolition of new combustion engines by 2030. “We support the Greens intention…
Dealers welcome increased protections outlined in the Report of the Franchising Inquiry
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed calls for increased protections for Dealers contained in the report from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Franchising. “We welcome the…
NSW Car Tax to Hurt Already Fragile Industry
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), the peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has questioned the need for the NSW Labor Party’s car tax amid new data showing…
NSW Labor’s Tax on Cars a Blow to Industry
The New South Wales Labor Party’s policy to increase car taxes would be a blow to motorists and a struggling car retailing industry. “This taxation proposal could not come at…
AADA Notes AHG Appointment
AADA notes the Australian Stock Exchange announcement today that Mr David Blackhall, currently CEO of AADA will join the board of Automotive Holdings Group Ltd to fill a vacancy as…
Don’t Rush to Ban Point of Sale Exemption
Legislation proposed today requiring retail car Dealers to operate with credit licences should not be rushed as it will likely increase costs for consumers and come as a blow to…
AADA Announcing Transition Plan
AADA notes that CEO, Mr David Blackhall, has indicated his desire to reduce his full time commitments at the end of his current contract on 30 June 2019. AADA is…
AADA Welcomes Consultation on Sharing of Repair Information
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), the peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the release of the Government’s consultation paper for a mandatory scheme on the sharing…
AADA Surprised by Royal Commission Abolition of Point of Sale Exemption
The Government’s decision to abolish the point of sale exemption for retail dealers providing car finance has come as a surprise to the new car industry. The Banking Royal Commission…