Is your new car a source of freedom, or a year-long legal nightmare? 

Last week, we highlighted the consumer perspective on "lemon" cars, and now the industry has officially responded. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has released a massive, independent "Root and Branch" review that exposes the shocking reality behind our automotive laws. The findings are stark: a broken system where dealers are left holding the bag while global manufacturers call the shots.

Brent is joined by AADA CEO James Voortman to discuss the "disconnect" in Australian Consumer Law that is forcing drivers to wait months—or even years—to get a faulty vehicle resolved. We’re cutting through the red tape to find out why your dealer might be just as frustrated as you are, and why manufacturers are being called out to finally face the music.


The Responsibility Gap: Why the people legally responsible for your car's faults (the dealers) often have the least power to fix them.


The 12-Month Wait: We explore the staggering delays, including 8-week waits just for responses and 18-month tribunal battles.


The "Dealer Shield": Are big multinational car brands using local dealers as a buffer to avoid accountability?


The Call to Action: What is the one thing the Federal Government needs to do today to ensure that when a car fails, the manufacturer is forced to step up?

If you’re a new car owner, or about to sign on the dotted line, you need to hear this reform roadmap.

Is your new car a source of freedom, or a year-long legal nightmare?&nbsp;
Last week, we highlighted the consumer perspective on "lemon" cars, and now the industry has officially responded. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has released a massive, independent "Root and Branch" review that exposes the shocking reality behind our automotive laws. The findings are stark: a broken system where dealers are left holding the bag while global manufacturers call the shots.
Brent is joined by AADA CEO James Voortman to discuss the "disconnect" in Australian Consumer Law that is forcing drivers to wait months&mdash;or even years&mdash;to get a faulty vehicle resolved. We&rsquo;re cutting through the red tape to find out why your dealer might be just as frustrated as you are, and why manufacturers are being called out to finally face the music.
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The Responsibility Gap: Why the people legally responsible for your car's faults (the dealers) often have the least power to fix them.
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The 12-Month Wait: We explore the staggering delays, including 8-week waits just for responses and 18-month tribunal battles.
</li>
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The "Dealer Shield": Are big multinational car brands using local dealers as a buffer to avoid accountability?
</li>
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The Call to Action: What is the one thing the Federal Government needs to do today to ensure that when a car fails, the manufacturer is forced to step up?
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re a new car owner, or about to sign on the dotted line, you need to hear this reform roadmap.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Afternoons with Brent Bultitude

Brent’s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69.

Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what’s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

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When New Cars Fail – The AADA's "Root and Branch" Review

Is a skyscraper-sized asteroid heading for Earth, are we about to see robotic cities built on the Moon, and could giant space mirrors turn our nights into day? 

It’s a massive morning of space news, and we’re separating science fact from science fiction. Today, we’re joined by our resident astronomer, David Reneke, to unpack the incredible developments happening in the sky above. Whether you’re worried about the "God of Chaos" or wondering if Elon Musk is about to move us to Mars, this is the deep dive you need.

Also in this episode:


The Apophis Flyby: Why a skyscraper-sized asteroid is making a once-in-a-millennium close pass of Earth in 2029—and why you’ll be able to see it with the naked eye.


Musk’s Moon & Mars Masterplan: How Tesla’s ‘Optimus’ robots are being trained to build human habitats before the first astronauts ever step foot on the Moon or Mars.


Reflect Orbital’s Giant Mirrors: The controversial California project aiming to reflect sunlight down to Earth at night. Is it the future of renewable energy, or the end of the natural night sky?

The next few decades are going to be busy ones for anyone looking up at the sky. Get the latest scoop on the cosmos right here.

Is a skyscraper-sized asteroid heading for Earth, are we about to see robotic cities built on the Moon, and could giant space mirrors turn our nights into day?&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a massive morning of space news, and we&rsquo;re separating science fact from science fiction. Today, we&rsquo;re joined by our resident astronomer, David Reneke, to unpack the incredible developments happening in the sky above. Whether you&rsquo;re worried about the "God of Chaos" or wondering if Elon Musk is about to move us to Mars, this is the deep dive you need.
Also in this episode:
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The Apophis Flyby: Why a skyscraper-sized asteroid is making a once-in-a-millennium close pass of Earth in 2029&mdash;and why you&rsquo;ll be able to see it with the naked eye.
</li>
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Musk&rsquo;s Moon &amp; Mars Masterplan: How Tesla&rsquo;s &lsquo;Optimus&rsquo; robots are being trained to build human habitats before the first astronauts ever step foot on the Moon or Mars.
</li>
<li>
Reflect Orbital&rsquo;s Giant Mirrors: The controversial California project aiming to reflect sunlight down to Earth at night. Is it the future of renewable energy, or the end of the natural night sky?
</li>
</ul>
The next few decades are going to be busy ones for anyone looking up at the sky. Get the latest scoop on the cosmos right here.

Space Matters – The "God of Chaos," Moon Cities, and Giant Space Mirrors

Are you being punished for your loyalty to your energy provider? 

One in three Australian households are currently struggling to keep the lights on, and new data from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) suggests the problem runs deeper than just rising costs—the entire market is designed to be confusing. While 62% of households are cutting back on basic heating and cooling to make ends meet, the system continues to demand that consumers act like "day-traders" just to secure a fair price.

Dave is joined by Patrick Veyret, General Manager of Public Affairs and Strategy at Energy Consumers Australia, to break down why the current energy market is a failure for the average Aussie. We’re discussing the "loyalty tax" that sees long-term customers paying hundreds more per year, and the urgent push for a "consumer duty" reform that would force energy companies to finally put their customers' interests ahead of their own profits.


The "Day-Trader" Trap: Why the system is so needlessly complex that it’s actually preventing millions of Australians from getting a fair deal.


The Loyalty Tax: We break down the data: why staying with the same provider for three years is costing you an extra $221 annually.


A "Consumer Duty" Overhaul: What would happen if energy retailers were legally mandated to deliver good outcomes for you by default?


Immediate Advice: If you’ve been with your current provider for years, what should you do today to stop overpaying?

If you’ve ever looked at your electricity bill and felt completely overwhelmed, this is the deep dive you need to hear.

Are you being punished for your loyalty to your energy provider?&nbsp;
One in three Australian households are currently struggling to keep the lights on, and new data from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) suggests the problem runs deeper than just rising costs&mdash;the entire market is designed to be confusing. While 62% of households are cutting back on basic heating and cooling to make ends meet, the system continues to demand that consumers act like "day-traders" just to secure a fair price.
Dave is joined by Patrick Veyret, General Manager of Public Affairs and Strategy at Energy Consumers Australia, to break down why the current energy market is a failure for the average Aussie. We&rsquo;re discussing the "loyalty tax" that sees long-term customers paying hundreds more per year, and the urgent push for a "consumer duty" reform that would force energy companies to finally put their customers' interests ahead of their own profits.
<ul data-path-to-node="5">
<li>
The "Day-Trader" Trap: Why the system is so needlessly complex that it&rsquo;s actually preventing millions of Australians from getting a fair deal.
</li>
<li>
The Loyalty Tax: We break down the data: why staying with the same provider for three years is costing you an extra $221 annually.
</li>
<li>
A "Consumer Duty" Overhaul: What would happen if energy retailers were legally mandated to deliver good outcomes for you by default?
</li>
<li>
Immediate Advice: If you&rsquo;ve been with your current provider for years, what should you do today to stop overpaying?
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve ever looked at your electricity bill and felt completely overwhelmed, this is the deep dive you need to hear.

The Energy Crisis – Is the System Built to Fail?

Is the protest vote actually a trap? 

Brent is joined by Joe Hildebrand for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about the state of Australian politics. With voters increasingly frustrated and looking for alternatives to the major parties, we’re cutting through the noise to discuss the current climate of discontent, the mounting pressure on our political institutions, and the very real consequences of the shifting national landscape.

We’re examining why the traditional two-party system is under fire, why "burning the place down" might not be the fix we need, and what’s really driving the current wave of political chaos. If you’re tired of the "bad joke" of modern governance and want a straight-talking breakdown of where we go from here, this is the discussion for you.


The Protest Vote Dilemma: Why disillusioned voters are flocking to minor parties—and whether it's a strategic move or a dangerous gamble.


The "Hot Mess" Factor: Discussing the recent internal and external chaos currently engulfing emerging political movements.


The Working-Class Reality: Brent and Joe break down the disconnect between political rhetoric and the actual needs of Australian battlers.


Stability vs. Disruption: Can the system be repaired, or are we heading toward a permanent political realignment?

No spin, no fluff—just a deep dive into the real issues facing Australia today.

Is the protest vote actually a trap?&nbsp;
Brent is joined by&nbsp;Joe Hildebrand for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about the state of Australian politics. With voters increasingly frustrated and looking for alternatives to the major parties, we&rsquo;re cutting through the noise to discuss the current climate of discontent, the mounting pressure on our political institutions, and the very real consequences of the shifting national landscape.
We&rsquo;re examining why the traditional two-party system is under fire, why "burning the place down" might not be the fix we need, and what&rsquo;s really driving the current wave of political chaos. If you&rsquo;re tired of the "bad joke" of modern governance and want a straight-talking breakdown of where we go from here, this is the discussion for you.
<ul data-path-to-node="5">
<li>
The Protest Vote Dilemma: Why disillusioned voters are flocking to minor parties&mdash;and whether it's a strategic move or a dangerous gamble.
</li>
<li>
The "Hot Mess" Factor: Discussing the recent internal and external chaos currently engulfing emerging political movements.
</li>
<li>
The Working-Class Reality: Brent and Joe break down the disconnect between political rhetoric and the actual needs of Australian battlers.
</li>
<li>
Stability vs. Disruption: Can the system be repaired, or are we heading toward a permanent political realignment?
</li>
</ul>
No spin, no fluff&mdash;just a deep dive into the real issues facing Australia today.

When New Cars Fail – The AADA's "Root and Branch" Review

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