Contact: Matt Hobbs, MTAA CEO
Email: matt.hobbs@mtaa.com.au
Tel: 03 9829 1250
Mobile: 0419 608 845
Postal: 650 Victoria Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
World-leading legislation to mandate the provision of motor vehicle service and repair information to Australian automotive repairers passed the Senate today, paving the way for increased consumer choice and competition from 1 July 2022.
A suite of changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct announced today, including significant improvements to disclosure, coverage, adequacy of terms to secure a return on investment, dispute resolution, and compensation requirements. The reforms will help address the substantial power imbalance between internationally headquartered car manufacturers and their Australian dealership networks.
According to a major report into the nation's automotive industry, Australia's transition to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility faces threats from severe skill shortages, structural adjustment across 13 industry segments and a lack of cohesive national planning.