Submissions
AADA Submission to the Productivity Commission Circular Economy Report
The AADA welcomed the opportunity to submit a response to the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report ‘Australia’s circular economy: Unlocking the opportunities’. The AADA is very supportive of the exploration of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
