Busy beavers at the Secretariat
The Round Up Well, hello! Thanks for stopping by… I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but we’ve been busy beavers here at the Secretariat over the last few months. Not
23 April 2025
BIC
New BIC ED calls for unity at first industry event
Mohan-Ram’s first address as the new BIC leader was all about uniting the bus industry under one voice ahead of the election. The new Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) executive director
22 April 2025
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
27 March 2025
An Open Letter to the Honourable Jacinta Allan, MP
Zero Emissions Bus Transition Dear 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
24 February 2025
Stuff you should already know | Jan-Feb 2025
Wage theft laws effective 1 January 2025 The Closing Loopholes Act amended the FW Act to introduce a criminal offence for intentional underpayment of employees’ wages. The offence commenced on
18 February 2025
Important Decisions & Cases | Jan-Feb 2025
Policies incorporated into contracts are binding The High Court of Australia (HCA) has overturned a Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal’s ruling that damages for psychiatric injury due to
18 February 2025
On the radar | Jan-Feb 2025
FWC changes to model terms 31 January 2025 marked the deadline for submissions regarding the new draft model terms. APTIA has added to the comprehensive views of the ACCI submission.
18 February 2025
Advocating for the industry | Jan-Feb 2025
Review of Secure Jobs Better Pay Legislation The initial review of the Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation has been handed down with 19 draft recommendations. It’s a case of the
18 February 2025
2025 marks a new start for APTIA
The Round Up Hello, and welcome to the first edition of the Australian Public Transport Industrial Association newsletter, Driving Force. New name, new format, same topics (+more!). This newsletter will
13 February 2025
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
21 January 2025
