The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the opportunity to
respond to the proposed changes to the NSW Motor Dealer and Repairers Regulation
(MDDR) 2014. We understand that the current Regulation is due to be repealed on 1
September 2025 unless it is remade, and that NSW Fair Trading has developed a
Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for the purposes of public consultation in order to
set out the key changes to the current Regulation.
The FCAI is the peak Australian industry organisation representing over 60 global
automotive brands who design, manufacture, import, distribute and sell light duty
passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and motorcycles in Australia. FCAI
members supply new vehicles to the Australian market across more than 380 models
supported by over 3,300 dealers.
Our members lead the introduction of new vehicle technologies and champion the
development of necessary industry capabilities for their repair and maintenance. They
provide essential training, technical information, repair methods, genuine spare parts
and tools to the market, prioritising their authorised network of service providers
while also supporting the independent repair industry through the Motor Vehicle
Information Scheme (MVIS) legislation. Worker safety and repair quality are
paramount to our members, who impose strict qualification requirements on
technicians within their authorised networks, often relying on a blend of VET
qualifications and brand-specific training.
In line with our previous submissions, we value the existing NSW Motor Vehicle
Dealers and Repairers Regulation for its alignment with our members’ principles
and strongly support its continuance beyond September 2025, including the
proposed changes.
Read the full submission below.