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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, 2021January 11, 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

COVID update December 2020

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by andreaoverall

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

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by andreaoverall

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

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by andreaoverall

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

Posted on October 15, 2020October 21, 2020 by andreaoverall

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

Posted on August 27, 2020September 1, 2020 by andreaoverall

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

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by andreaoverall

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

Posted on July 3, 2020August 26, 2020 by andreaoverall

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