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02 Dec 2020

ACCC authorises Honda dealers to collectively negotiate with Honda Australia

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting authorisation to enable the National Honda Dealer Council and a group of Honda Australia dealers, to collectively negotiate with Honda Australia issues arising from Honda Australia’s termination of existing dealer agreements and their replacement with a new agency model.
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Update
02 Nov 2020

Thousands of deadly airbags remain on the streets of Sydney

More than 17,500 cars with deadly Takata airbags remain on the streets of Sydney, according to new figures which highlight the locations which have the most airbags yet to be replaced.
Cars and vehicles
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Compliance and enforcement
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02 Nov 2020

Thousands of deadly airbags remain on Queensland streets

More than 11,500 cars with deadly Takata airbags remain on the streets of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Sunshine Coast area, according to new figures which highlight the locations which have the most airbags yet to be replaced.
Cars and vehicles
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Compliance and enforcement
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02 Nov 2020

Thousands of deadly airbags remain on the streets of Melbourne

More than 21,000 cars with deadly Takata airbags remain on the streets of suburban Melbourne, according to new figures which highlight the locations which have the most airbags yet to be replaced.
Cars and vehicles
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Compliance and enforcement
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30 Oct 2020

ACCC proposes to authorise collective bargaining by Honda dealers

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to enable the National Honda Dealer Council and a group of Honda dealers to discuss and collectively negotiate with Honda Australia in relation to issues arising from Honda Australia’s termination of existing dealer agreements and their replacement with a new agency model. 
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Update
16 Sep 2020

National Honda Dealer Council can collectively bargain with Honda Australia about the implementation of Honda's new dealer model

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to the National Honda Dealer Council (NHDC) to enable itself and represented Honda Australia dealers to share information, and to commence negotiations with Honda Australia about the proposed terms of a new agency model proposed to be entered into between Honda Australia and dealers, whereby dealers would deal with consumers as agents of Honda Australia in some respects rather than in their own right (the New Model).
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Update
26 Mar 2020

ACCC proposes to authorise collective negotiation by car rental operators with Cairns Airport

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise a group of car rental operators to collectively negotiate with Cairns Airport.
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Update
13 Feb 2020

ACCC grants interim authorisation to car rental operators at Cairns Airport

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to a group of car rental operators at Cairns Airport (the Applicants), to enable the Applicants to engage in the initial stages of collective negotiations with Cairns Airport.
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Update
18 Dec 2019

New laws for miniature motorbikes

New safety requirements for miniature motorbikes will strengthen consumer protection for young riders.
Stay protected
Cars and vehicles
Update
03 Apr 2019

Just bought a new car?

If something goes wrong with your new car, you may be entitled to a remedy under the consumer guarantees as well as the manufacturer's warranty or any extended warranty you might have.
Buying and selling products and services
Cars and vehicles
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20 Jul 2016

ACCC to authorise exclusive supply of compressed natural gas tanks for mining vehicles

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation for five years to Mine Energy Solutions Pty to enter into a master supply Agreement with Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide to acquire a supply of custom made high pressure compressed natural gas cylinder tanks for storage of gas fuel.
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Energy
Update
08 Jul 2015

ACCC not to revoke Yamaha notification

Having closely considered the concerns raised by industry participants, the ACCC has decided not to revoke Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd’s notification which allows it to restrict its franchisees to offering only Yamaha affiliated finance and insurance in relation to new Yamaha motorcycles and marine products
Competition and exemptions
Cars and vehicles
Franchising