Most organisations use this time of the year to power down. However, the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) continues burning the midnight oil right across the east to west. The annual AGM, held on October 29, 2025 ahead of the BIC National Conference in Perth, returned the official announcement that a new Constitution was endorsed by the membership. In addition, the change to a Company Limited by Guarantee was also formally adopted.
The new Constitution – representing a major step forward in strengthening the governance, accountability and operational integrity of the BIC – offers a comprehensive framework for the effective management and oversight of the new Board’s activities. It replaces the previous governing document and reflects the evolving needs and priorities of the organisation and its stakeholders. BIC Council members for 2026, as well as the Chair and Vice Chair, were also locked in for the year ahead at the AGM.
One of the biggest highlights was the return of the Bus Association of Victoria (BusVic) as state association members of BIC, setting the year ahead up for long-awaited progression and productivity as a wholly unified industry in 2026.
An industry-wide contingent of over 450-strong attended the biggest bus and coach event of the year, the BIC National Conference (BNC25), in Perth, with new faces turning up to register on day one.
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This year’s proceedings included a mini expo which attracted positive comments from supplier members, operators and delegates, as did the Scan2WIN QR code hunt. The collection of keynotes and special guests also received impressive reviews from those present. Check out the key takeaways online on ABC.
Day one concluded with a scenic dinner and entertainment at Kings Park, which also played host to the 2025 National Industry Awards presentation. As a member benefit for BIC members, along with those from the individual state bus associations, five awards went out to the year’s most deserving. Read the media release and meet the winners on ABC too!
Against all odds, Perth proved a winner in and of itself (and there’s photographic evidence to prove it!). As one of the biggest conferences and successive overall wins in recent years for the BIC, be sure to keep a keen eye out for the full details on what’s to come in 2026.
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