The South Australian bus industry, led by BusSA, stands at a defining moment — one that calls for bold leadership, national collaboration and smarter, future-ready frameworks. Speaking at the BusSA conference in May 2025, BIC ED Varenya Mohan-Ram delivered a rousing call to action, urging stakeholders to embrace regulatory reform, harmonisation and practical pathways to […]
Operation Solstice Recently, at the QBIC Conference in Cairns, the NHVR’s COO Paul Salvati released the results of the bus inspection blitz. “Operation Solstice targeted a range of critical compliance areas including ensuring buses were properly maintained and mechanically safe, and that drivers were complying with their work and rest hours,” Mr Salvati said. The […]
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” When J.K. Rowling penned Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, she could never have imagined that the line would feature so prominently within Australian bus and coach. Nevertheless, today she gets to share the limelight with new BIC Executive […]
ICYMI: Employers now have a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment at work. But what does this mean exactly? All employers are now required to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace before it arises. It is no longer acceptable for employers to take a reactive approach to complaints of this nature. […]
New Model Terms – Enterprise Agreements As of 26 February 2025, you’ll need to be across new model terms for enterprise agreements. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) now has the power to determine model terms within an EBA, replacing the previous system where the terms were prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations. Throughout a period […]
Clerks Award – Working from Home We have supported the general position of industry groups that proposed changes to incorporate working from home clauses in the Clerks Award should be made carefully. We suggest that the FWC explore amendments to pre-existing options with the Award including Individual Flexibility Agreements and Flexible Work Arrangements. Unless your […]
