Vale Michael Apps
Bus SA would like to advise members of the passing of Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) Executive Director, Michael Apps.Michael had been ill for several years and lost his fight on...Read More
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Member Alert – December 2020
In this edition:Outgoing President's Report. President's Report. 2021 Bus and Coach Expo. Emergency declarations. Face masks - must I wear one? Industrial relations news. Overtime for casuals & sick pay for casuals in Victoria. Back to the...Read More
COVID update December 2020
What are QR codes and how do I check in? Face masks – must I wear one? Emergency Declarations and Directions in South Australia From December 01, QR codes are displayed at a...Read More
View from Canberra – November 2020
Creating opportunities in a not so COVID NormalOn 23 October 2020, the Australian Government released its national policy to 'open Australia': a '3-Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia’ - to...Read More
Bus SA Member Alert – October 2020
In this edition: Notice of AGM. Reminder - new Award rates and allowances from 01 November. TICSA Tourism Restart Conference. NHVR – new Stakeholder Officer in South Australia. Safe Visit - free contact tracing app. Bus...Read More
View from Canberra – October 2020
What the 2020 budget means for bus business The Morrison Government delivered their 2020-2021 'stimulus' budget for the Australian tax-payer on 6 October 2020. There are mixed reviews from the 'experts'...Read More
Bus SA Member Alert – August 2020
In this edition: Executive Officer's report: Bus SA online initiatives. Government matters: A short look at things political. Transport operator fees waived. From the ATO: Has your business made a tax loss this year? From...Read More
Extension of JobKeeper – what you need to know
Today the Federal Government announced the future direction of the JobKeeper program beyond 27 September. The announcement is good news for our industry, hopefully it will continue to save livelihoods...Read More
Bus SA Member Alert – July 2020
In this edition: Minimum wage increase and new pay rates; Pay rates table; ‘COVID clean’ - national training; Members - learn about the new PVTA 2020; Industrial relations news; Pandemic leave; Redundancies (a change in terms and...Read More
COVID-19 – update on passenger numbers and seating
There is no longer a limit on the total number of passengers permitted on transport / tour vehicles. You must not exceed the vehicle's carrying capacity.The density requirement of 1...Read More