Media Releases

AADA Convention & Expo rescheduled for March 2022
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has decided to reschedule the “2021 Future Focused” Convention & Expo to 8-9 March 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has…

Unfair Contract Proposals Will See More Dealers Protected
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers applauds the release of proposed legislation to expand unfair contract term (UCT) protections. After extensive consultation, the Government released an Exposure Draft…

Dealers Applaud Auto Franchising Reform Options
The peak body representing Australia’s new car Dealers has welcomed the release of the Morrison Government’s discussion paper on Automotive Franchising reforms. The paper will specifically investigate the merits of…

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,…