Submissions
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Response to Supporting Strong and Sustainable Regions – Discussion Paper
The AADA supported the continuance and growth of immigration opportunities in regional Australia. In relation to the Stronger and Sustainable Discussion paper the AADA makes the following recommendations: Migration to…
Response to the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap
In this submission, the AADA responds to the the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap. The AADA and Australia’s franchised new car Dealers support the development of the ‘Transport…
Submission to NSW Fair Trading Proposed Changes to Repair Classes and Qualifications
In this submission, the AADA responds to the NSW Fair Trading Consultation Paper which canvasses proposed changes to repair classes and qualifications under the Motor Vehicle and Repairs Regulation 2014….