Submissions

Submissions

31st January, 2025

2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission

The AADA’s Pre-Budget Submission is calling on the Federal Government to implement a range of measures in response to Australian Dealers losing confidence to invest in the automotive transition. The…

24th January, 2025

Review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

The AADA’s submission to the Review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman recognised the appreciation AADA has for the work of ASBFEO advocating on behalf of small…

13th December, 2024

Response to Unfair Trading Practices – Supplementary Consultation Paper

In this submission, the AADA highlights the structural power imbalance between franchised new car Dealers and multinational car manufacturers, which has led to record number of disputes in the industry…

21st November, 2024

Response to the Consumer Guarantees and Supplier Indemnification under the Australian Consumer Law Consultation Paper

In this submission, the AADA highlights some key challenges new car and truck Dealers face in navigating the balance between their obligations to consumers and constraints imposed by manufacturers when…

1st November, 2024

Response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Australia’s Opportunities in the Circular Economy

The AADA considers battery recycling and reuse to be a key component of the Australian circular economy as we move towards decarbonising our sectors. Franchised new car dealers are actively…

29th October, 2024

Response to the Franchising Code of Conduct – Exposure Draft

In this submission, the AADA notes that the current situation in Australia’s automotive franchising landscape is tenuous and there will be major consequences if steps are not taken to protect Australian…

16th October, 2024

Response to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fairer for Families and Farmers) Bill 2024: Luxury Car Tax

The AADA continues to call for the abolition of the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) which discourages the uptake of the world’s safest, cleanest and most efficient vehicles. Several independent reviews…

14th October, 2024

WA Consultation on Proposed Electric Vehicle Repair Class

In this submission, the AADA highlighted that regulation of vehicle Dealers and repairers in WA is essential to ensure that automotive businesses are operated transparently from legitimate premises by fit…

4th October, 2024

Response to the Industry Codes (Penalties and Other Amendments): Exposure Draft Legislation

The AADA is supportive of the proposed legislation to increase penalties under the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) for contraventions of the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) to 60…

4th October, 2024

Response to Revitalising National Competition Policy Consultation Paper

In this submission, the AADA succinctly outlines key competition areas of concerning our industry which were outlined in our response to the Productivity Commission’s National Competition Policy Analysis. The AADA urges…

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