21st August 2023
Australian federal government appoints Schaper as reviewer for franchise code
10th August 2021
Discussion paper seeking opinions on reigning in OEM power over dealers even further
2nd July 2021
MPs told it’s time to protect franchise farm machinery, motorcycle and truck dealers
2nd June 2021
Q&A with AADA CEO James Voortman on what the dealers have won from Canberra
1st June 2021
Franchising changes represent biggest overhaul of auto industry in more than 20 years
1st April 2021
Stronger franchising code and $10m fine rules remain intact despite ministerial shuffle
19th March 2021
Minister Cash writes to retailers as Coalition gets the message that dealers needed their help
Senate committee confirms imbalance between car dealers and OEMs; government acts
12th March 2021
Dealers big win as Coalition recognises the damage OEMs inflict when they change plans
20th February 2020
Franchise code ‘as best as we could have anticipated’ to protect dealers but more work needed
7th January 2019
Candidates “packs” in key marginal seats to shown the economic contribution of dealerships
1st March 2018
OEM franchise disputes and relationship management to be tracked by new online tool
21st August 2023
Schaper reviews franchises
Australian federal government appoints Schaper as reviewer for franchise code