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AHRC issues a set of Guidelines for Complying with the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).

From 12 December 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission will have the power to enforce compliance with “positive duty”. On 28 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human …

AHRC issues a set of Guidelines for Complying with the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).

From 12 December 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission will have the power to enforce compliance with “positive duty”. On 28 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human …

AHRC issues a set of Guidelines for Complying with the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).

From 12 December 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission will have the power to enforce compliance with “positive duty”. On 28 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human …

APTIA 2026 elections

Dear Members,

In accordance with the Australian Public Transport Industrial Association’s Rules, nominations for Council positions are now open. Nominations strictly close at 12.00pm midday AEST 1 September 2026.

We are now calling for nominations by Members for the following positions:

Council Member from New South Wales (2)
Council Member from Victoria (2)
Council Member from Queensland (2)
Council Member from South Australia (1)
Council Member from Western Australia (1)
Council Member from the Northern Territory (1)
Council Member from Tasmania (1)
Council Member from the Urban Transport Group (2)
Council Member from the Public Transport Group (2)

Nomination forms can be found here.

A copy of the full notice can be found here.

If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Kirsten Jongsma, National Industrial Relations Manager at kirsten.jongsma@bic.asn.au or on 0417 112 149.

This is the online home of the Australian Public Transport Industrial Association – the industrial relations arm of the Bus Industry Confederation.

APTIA represents the industry in the Fair Work Commission and in other industrial tribunals such as anti-discrimination boards. APTIA is a member, through the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and participates in meetings and discussions with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). APTIA also provides industrial advice and representation to Members and members of State Associations.

APTIA's Moving People Key National Priorities

The facilitation of broad industry members meeting to consider industrial relations issues and seek unity of purpose in decision making.
Monitoring and informing members on industrial relations matters, as they arise, including modern award interpretation, such as transition provisions, minimum engagements, flexibility and dispute resolution.
Coordinating with all APTIA members on work undertaken that has national and state implications including development of IR templates and correct rates of pay.
Representation for members to Fair Work Commission (FWC) in bargaining meetings for new enterprise agreements.

APTIA's Moving People Objectives

Represent and assist Members in negotiations relating to the settlement of disputes between employers and their employees.
Promote and protect the interests of Industry and Members.
Bring or refer matters to and represent members and/or interested persons before the Fair Work Commission or other arbitral tribunals or Courts that may exercise like jurisdiction to that of Fair Work Commission.
Represent Members and/or interested persons at conferences, meetings and discussions with unions and other organisations of employees or employers.
Represent and assist Members in negotiations relating to the settlement of disputes between members and their employees.
Represent the interests of Members in negotiating the establishment of and/or variation of industrial awards and agreements as defined by the Act.
Establish and maintain co-operation, collaboration and close relations with other organisations or associations having similar purposes.
Improve employee relations with their employees or with producers and distributors of services and manufactures to the industry and customers.
Secure all advantages of unity of action and to protect the interests of members in any lawful manner in all matters relating to the industry for Members.
Secure the aid of public opinion and government policy in the development and advancement of enterprises engaged in the industry.
Teach and instruct in the industry.
Promote or oppose legislative and other measures effecting or likely to negatively affect the industry.

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