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Navigating Change: AADA 2025’s Must-Attend Keynote Panel Tackles Top 5 Policy Issues Impacting Dealers

As the automotive retail sector undergoes seismic transformation, this year’s AADA Cox Automotive Keynote Session promises to be one of the most essential discussions at the 2025 AADA Convention & Expo.
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Feature Panel Title:
Navigating Change: The Top 5 Policy Issues Impacting Dealers
Date:
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Time:
3:30PM – 5:00PM
Location:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Moderated by James Voortman, CEO of AADA, this high-level panel brings together some of the most influential minds in automotive policy and dealership leadership. While the full line-up of panellists will be revealed closer to the event, attendees can expect a robust discussion on the critical issues reshaping how Dealers do business.

What’s on the Agenda?

From regulatory reform to market disruption, this panel will explore five key policy issues shaping the future of Australia’s dealership landscape:

  • Franchising Reform: Are Dealers getting a fair deal in their relationships with OEMs?
  • Vehicle Efficiency Standards: What are the real costs of going greener?
  • Consumer Law & Indemnification: Why the legal burden is heavier than it seems.
  • New Market Entrants: What does the rise of Chinese brands mean for the traditional model?
  • Compliance Overload: Is red tape threatening business sustainability?

This session is designed for Dealer Principals, senior executives, and allied automotive professionals who need to stay ahead of legislative shifts, industry pressures, and emerging market dynamics.

Why You Should Attend

This isn’t just a panel… it’s a pulse check on the policies that could define your next decade in business. Gain practical insights, ask hard questions, and be part of the national conversation driving the future of automotive retail in Australia.

Register now and take advantage of early bird pricing!

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