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Varenya Mohan-Ram appointed new BIC ED

The appointment of Varenya Mohan-Ram as Executive Director comes after a four-month leadership vacancy within the organisation. Canberra, 27 March 2025 – The Bus Industry Confederation today announces the appointment...
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An Open Letter to the Honourable Jacinta Allan, MP

Zero Emissions Bus TransitionDear Premier Allan,The Bus Industry Confederation and its members are writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent deferral of bus replacement and upgrade orders for up...
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New bus design rules introduced to prevent future tragedy

A new design rule to improve seatbelt wearing rates in buses and coaches have been introduced by the Albanese Government to help save lives on our roads following consultation with...
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BIC Conference brings enticing discussions to the fore

From local content discussions in the final session to a look at international bus and coach trends, the BIC Conference in Hobart last week provided a comprehensive wrap for the...
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Heavy vehicle licencing and employment pathways working group

A new working group has been formed to establish a process of change in the licencing of drivers and workers within the heavy vehicle industry. The Heavy Vehicle Licencing and...
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Transmission | October 2024

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Transmission | September 2024

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Transmission | August 2024

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Transmission | July 2024

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Member Alert | Reducing red-tape on Component Type Approvals (CTAs)

For the last 2 months, we have been working with a small group of BIC members in challenging how the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts...
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Transmission | June 2024

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Twelve months of safety reforms | ABC and 7News

Last year, the state government's Bus Industry Taskforce expanded its scope to include safety management and regulation. Safety reforms regarding bus and coach seatbelts, vehicle safety and public education were...
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