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MOVING PEOPLE
the Events
The BIC National Conference is the key industry event for bus operators, industry regulators, manufacturers and suppliers in the bus and coach industry
Preparing for 
the Future
The BIC undertakes research and development initiatives to assist in the growth and prosperity of its members’
the Regulations and Reform
The BIC works closely with federal and state governments to identify efficiencies in transport regulation
the Industry Guidelines and Advisories
The BIC produce and publish a wide range of Industry Guidelines and Advisories intended for business owners and management. T
Programs and Initiatives
The BIC represents Industry at a federal level in a number of programs and initiatives i
the Recognition
Operators, Manufacturers and Suppliers in our industry form a tight-knit community and enjoy a high level of participation.

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Bus Industry Confederation membership comes with a list of bespoke benefits. Become a part of the national body for the Australian bus and coach industry.

VBIC members are part of bus and coach’s solution providers, offering products or services to assist with connectivity and social inclusion, reduction of climate change, emissions and congestion.

The BIC mandate is to ensure that the business interests of our industry are protected, to actively advocate for better and increased public transport and school services, to grow tour, charter, long distance and other commercial bus and coach services, and to increase infrastructure funding.

Much of what we do is make sure that governments keep our moving people task at top of mind when they are making policy decisions about transport, our cities and regions and how money is spent. We advocate for public transport growth, including more passengers, more bus services and increase bus and coach tourism, charter and commercial businesses grow. This has a direct impact on the profitability and viability of operators, manufacturers, component suppliers and professional services.

The BIC is also charged with making sure that bus and coach continues to have a major role in national and state planning for Australian communities, cities and regional centres. We also put a lot of effort into technical and operational aspects that impact the day-to-day business of bus operators, manufacturers and suppliers.

Membership
Membership Plans
BIC members are part of bus and coach’s solution providers, offering products or services to assist with connectivity and social inclusion, reduction of climate change, emissions and congestion.

Industry Statistics

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
Membership
Chassis 
Supply Only
Chassis Supply A buggy type chassis (that includes all chassis related components)
$ 1,488.91 minimum per annum charge
$ 200.70 cost per unit sold over 10 tonnes
$ 148.89 cost per unit sold under 10 tonnes
*GST inclusive
Membership
Body Supply Only
Body Supply The structure and supporting components that are built onto a buggy type chassis
$ 1,488.91 minimum per annum charge
$ 200.70 cost per unit sold over 10 tonnes
$ 148.89 cost per unit sold under 10 tonnes
*GST inclusive
Membership
Complete Bus
Completed Bus (monocoque type) Supply Where one (1) supplier provides a bus made up of a body that
incorporates all mechanical components within the body structure (that is no buggy chassis was used
$ 1,488.91 minimum per annum charge
$ 200.70 cost per unit sold over 10 tonnes
$ 148.89 cost per unit sold under 10 tonnes
*GST inclusive
Membership
Complete
Small Bus
Completed Small Bus Either of the described Completed Buses above where the bus seating capacity is 25 passengers or less
$ 1,488.91 minimum per annum charge
$ 200.70 cost per unit sold over 10 tonnes
*GST inclusive

What is a bus?

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.

Manufacturing

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
Benefits of APTIA Membership
Negotiations for an Enterprise Agreement
Negotiations for an enterprise agreement, including drafting an EA, bargaining and lodgement fee. This may involve a number of attendances to discuss the EA or to participate in the bargaining process.
Negotiations 
for an EA
Negotiations for an EA including settling the final draft agreement, advising about the process and then lodging documents for approval.
Representation at the FWC
Representation at the FWC at a conciliation/conference which may involve preparing a respondent’s reply, attending the conference and arranging for Terms of settlement to be executed.
Representation at an arbitration in FWC
Including preparing statements and submissions on behalf of a Respondent, attending the FWC to represent the Respondent such as making oral submissions and adducing evidence on behalf of a Respondent.
Representation at a stakeholder meeting
Representation at a stakeholder meeting, which may be a training day or at an in-house office seminar or attending meetings with the government on behalf of a member.