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Dealers no longer required to report to AUSTRAC

The Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (FTR Act) has been repealed with effect on 7 January 2025. The effect of…

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Automotive Industry Group Regulatory Update – December 2024

Welcome to the December 2024 HWL Ebsworth Automotive Group Regulatory Update. HWL Ebsworth seeks to keep you updated with the…

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Honda Australia ordered to pay significant damages to Astoria Brighton 

The Supreme Court of Victoria ordered on 6 December 2024 that Honda Australia Pty Ltd (Honda Australia) pay to Brighton…

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Honda Australia pays ACCC infringement notice 

Honda Australia Pty Ltd has paid a penalty of $18,780 after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice for…

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Automotive Industry Group Regulatory Update – July 2024

Welcome to the July 2024 HWL Ebsworth Automotive Group Regulatory Update. HWL Ebsworth seeks to keep you updated with the changing automotive…

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Court hands down judgment in long running Honda dealer dispute

The long running dealer dispute concerning Honda Australia’s change from a dealership to agency model is now close to being finalised…

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