Automotive regulatory update – April
Welcome to the April 2016 HWL Ebsworth Automotive Industry Group – Regulatory Update. HWL Ebsworth seeks to keep you updated with the…
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Consumer warranty claims – the truth about non-disclosure agreements
Recent press commentary has caused concern about the legality of confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements (“NDA”) between car manufacturers, distributors or…
ASIC releases two reports scrutinising motor vehicle dealers' insurance product
In February 2016, ASIC released two reports entitled: ‘Buying add-on insurance in car yards: Why it can be hard to…
National Transport Commission reviews introduction of automated road and rail vehicles
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has commenced a review into the existing regulatory framework in Australia which may apply to…
Government announces reforms to parallel imports of new cars
On 10 February 2016, the Federal Government announced that it would amend the Motor Vehicle Standards Act to reduce existing…
Additional Funding Announced for Next Generation Manufacturing Investment Programme
The Federal Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Christopher Pyne has announced that $30 million in additional funding has been…