Federal Budget summary – 13 May 2026
Federal Budget summary Following last night’s Federal Budget, we wanted to share a short update with members on the key measures affecting the bus and coach industry. This includes both
14 May 2026
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Surging public transport demand puts buses front and centre
Media Release The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) is calling on the government to maintain existing diesel fuel standards and avoid changes to sulphur content. BIC is also advocating for practical
16 April 2026
Bus Industry welcomes Government’s fuel excise and Road User Charge relief
Media Release – Fuel prioritisation needed now to maintain Australia’s bus timetablesThe Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) today welcomes the Federal Government’s recent announcement to reduce the fuel excise and road
2 April 2026
Fuel insecurity threatens essential services
Media Release With record numbers of Australians now relying on buses, prioritising public transport has never been more urgent Ongoing global fuel supply pressures will continue to affect Australians, and
30 March 2026
Fuel certainty required for essential public services
MEDIA RELEASE Fuel shortages threaten essential services: Industry calls for urgent government action The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC), Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) and the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of
26 March 2026
Fuel certainty required for bus networks
Media Release The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has reaffirmed the critical importance of fuel security for Australia’s public transport sector following clarification from the Minister for Climate Change and Energy,
18 March 2026
National winners announced at glittering industry event
Each year, the Bus Industry Confederation recognises and rewards excellence within Australian bus and coach at its national conference. This year, winners from across the nation were selected to receive
31 October 2025
BIC launches new safety screen initiative to prevent bus driver attacks
BIC has unveiled a new initiative to design and install safety screens on Queensland buses that is set to lower bus driver safety incidents. The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has
10 September 2025
Safety screen initiative set to prevent future bus driver attacks
Brisbane, 9 September 2025 – A new initiative to simplify the design and installation of safety screens on buses and coaches has been unveiled which will ultimately provide a safer
9 September 2025
Antisocial behaviour just ‘part of the job’?
In light of current incidents across major capital cities like Brisbane, Melbourne, Darwin and Hobart, Australian bus and coach drivers face ever-increasing threats. From verbal abuse to physical violence, it’s
21 August 2025
