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Member Alert – September 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by andreaoverall

Executive Officer's report. Seeking Presenters for Bus SAfe. New BIC Executive Director - Roz Chivers. Employer Guide on Covid-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace. Fair Work Pay Calculator. BIC conference postponed. Keep up to date with the...Read More

Member Alert – June 2021

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

Bus Safe SA - a homegrown initiative. We're hiring! Seeking retired drivers and operators. Award wages increase by 2.5% from 1 July. State Budget SA, funds for buses and services announced. Industrial relations update:The...Read More

Member Alert – May 2021

Posted on May 20, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

National Roadworthiness Survey (NHVR).News from the BIC -Search for new Executive Director.Response to the NHVRs National Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy.Disability Standards for Accessible Transport.Industrial relations - New employment templates for...Read More

Airline rescue “unfair” to stalled coaches: Operator

Posted on March 26, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

One of the longest established coach tour companies in NSW has pleaded with the federal government to extend its airline rescue package to other sectors, or risk permanent damage to...Read More

Government’s half price airfares scheme ignores tour and charter sector

Posted on March 12, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

As you would know by now, the Federal Government has released an initiative called Tourism and Aviation’s Flight Path to Recovery, link to it here. Adelaide has now been added...Read More

Member Alert – March 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

In this edition:Bus SA Director's report. News from the Bus Industry Corporation (BIC):BIC review questionnaire - your input please.Message from BIC Chair – Wayne Patch.BIC submission on on Heavy Vehicle Emission...Read More

Kids and bus safety – everybody’s responsibility

Posted on February 26, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

The recent tragedy where a boy lost his life in an accident involving a bus here in South Australia is a terrible reminder that we must take bus safety for...Read More

Business SA calls for free public transport to support struggling city businesses

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by andreaoverall

South Australia’s peak business body, Business SA, says some city businesses remain materially impacted by COVID-19 amid drastic falls in commuter confidence. In a media statement released today, Business SA...Read More

Vale Michael Apps

Posted on January 11, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

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

Member Alert – December 2020

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by andreaoverall

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