Renault Australia to appoint independent distributor in Australia
Renault Australia announced on 4 February 2020 that ATECO will be appointed to manage the Renault brand in Australia from…
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An ACCC first: Collective bargaining class exemption to apply to motor vehicle dealers
On 22 October 2020, the ACCC announced a class exemption that, from early 2021, will provide businesses and independent contractors…
Opposition releases its response to the 2019 Franchising Code Review
On 2 September 2020, the Federal Opposition announced its position (Opposition Response) on the Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial…
Franchising Code of Conduct – Amendments that affect new vehicle dealership agreements and new compilation of the Code
Amendments that commenced on 1 June 2020 On 1 June 2020, the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Regulation 2014 was amended by…
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…
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…