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 industry. A busy three days saw the annual national conference of the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) discuss a range of pressing talking points and introduce […]

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 Employment Pathways working group will enable the of voice the road transport industry to be recognised in driving the current processes of heavy vehicle licencing […]

Changing of the Guard, the iconic ceremony held at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in England, is a colourful military tradition carried out by soldiers on active duty since 1660. While not quite as illustrious, yet a vital industry institution nonetheless, October saw the handing over of the BIC industrial relations reins to Kirsten Jongsma by Ian MacDonald…

In October, the BIC was invited to participate and present at a United Nations Working Group (UN IWG) addressing Children Left in Vehicles (CLIV). These are the working groups that go on to set the UN ECE (European) Regulations and Global Technical Regulations (GTRs). Held in Brisbane, the working group welcomed delegates from across the […]

Changing of the Guard, the iconic ceremony held at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in England, is a colourful military tradition carried out by soldiers on active duty since 1660. While not quite as illustrious, yet a vital industry institution nonetheless, October saw the handing over of the reins to BIC newbie, Kirsten Jongsma by […]

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The Centre for Connected and Automated Transport (CCAT) will host a joint government/industry National Future Transport Summit in September 2025, bringing together transport and related sector leaders to agree on recommendations for maximising the benefits of connected and automated technologies. The Summit will focus on infrastructure planning, sustainable deployment, productivity opportunities, safety opportunities and community acceptance. […]

In recent months, BIC actively participated in the Bus Safety Working Group (see May issue), focusing on revisions to ADR 68 – Occupant Protection in Buses. These changes aim to increase seat belt use and eliminate the exemption allowing some coaches to operate without seatbelts. Key revisions include: Enhancing seat belt compliance through reminder systems:a. […]

While the final touches were being made to the exhibition spaces at this September’s National Bus and Coach Show, the BIC Council was also meeting just up the road. This was the fifth council meeting of the year, where councillors discussed a range of critical issues facing the industry and how to address these challenges. […]

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 Employment Pathways working group will enable the of voice the road transport industry to be recognised in driving the current processes of heavy vehicle licencing […]

Changing of the Guard, the iconic ceremony held at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in England, is a colourful military tradition carried out by soldiers on active duty since 1660. While not quite as illustrious, yet a vital industry institution nonetheless, October saw the handing over of the BIC industrial relations reins to Kirsten Jongsma by Ian MacDonald…

In October, the BIC was invited to participate and present at a United Nations Working Group (UN IWG) addressing Children Left in Vehicles (CLIV). These are the working groups that go on to set the UN ECE (European) Regulations and Global Technical Regulations (GTRs). Held in Brisbane, the working group welcomed delegates from across the […]

Changing of the Guard, the iconic ceremony held at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in England, is a colourful military tradition carried out by soldiers on active duty since 1660. While not quite as illustrious, yet a vital industry institution nonetheless, October saw the handing over of the reins to BIC newbie, Kirsten Jongsma by […]

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The Centre for Connected and Automated Transport (CCAT) will host a joint government/industry National Future Transport Summit in September 2025, bringing together transport and related sector leaders to agree on recommendations for maximising the benefits of connected and automated technologies. The Summit will focus on infrastructure planning, sustainable deployment, productivity opportunities, safety opportunities and community acceptance. […]

In recent months, BIC actively participated in the Bus Safety Working Group (see May issue), focusing on revisions to ADR 68 – Occupant Protection in Buses. These changes aim to increase seat belt use and eliminate the exemption allowing some coaches to operate without seatbelts. Key revisions include: Enhancing seat belt compliance through reminder systems:a. […]

While the final touches were being made to the exhibition spaces at this September’s National Bus and Coach Show, the BIC Council was also meeting just up the road. This was the fifth council meeting of the year, where councillors discussed a range of critical issues facing the industry and how to address these challenges. […]

Presented by: Dean Moule | National Technical Manager Learn about the latest on the technical front, along with issues affecting the industry towards 2025. We’ll be running through some of the top technical supplier and operator topics, and will conclude with an opportunity for members to ask questions. The following webinar resources are now available […]