Automotive Industry Group Regulatory Update – December 2019
Welcome to the December 2019 HWL Ebsworth Automotive Group Regulatory Update. HWL Ebsworth seeks to keep you updated with the…
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Royal Commission final report – significant consequences for the automotive industry
On 4 February 2019, the Government released the final report of the Royal Commission in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial…
Federal Government announces update to mandatory scheme for sharing of motor vehicle service & repair information
On 29 October 2019 the Federal Government released an update paper on its consultation with industry into the development of…
High Court legal challenge seeks to have motor vehicle stamp duty declared unconstitutional
A legal battle commenced in the High Court in June 2019 has sought to have certain sections of the Victorian…
Federal Government announces consultation on reforms to automotive franchising
On 14 August 2019 the Federal Government announced it will shortly commence industry consultation on the development of new draft…
Sparing yourself the trouble – A defence to design infringement
Further to the earlier article regarding trade mark infringement in respect of aftermarket parts in the automotive industry, this article…