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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 …

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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Australian Public Transport Industrial Association elections

The AEC has recently completed an election for the Australian Public Transport Industrial Association.

Report requirements
After the completion of an election under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the Act) the AEC is required to prepare a post-election report. The report must cover the matters set out in section 141 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulations 2009 (the Regulations).

This includes:
(a) a declaration of the results
(b) any rules of the organisation or branch which because of ambiguity or other reason, were difficult to interpret or apply
(c) any matters in relation to the roll of voters
(d) the number of written allegations (if any) of irregularities made to the AEC during the election
(e) action taken by the AEC in relation to those allegations
(f) any other irregularities identified by the AEC and action taken by the AEC in relation to those other irregularities.

The AEC is required to identify adverse rules in the report. An adverse rule is one that the returning officer found difficult to interpret or apply to the election. The organisation must respond in writing to the AEC to any adverse rules within 30 days of the date of this post-election report.

Report findings
The AEC has also identified 1 (one) rule that could be improved by reference to the model rules. Model rules for elections were published on 30 June 2025 by the Fair Work Commission. The AEC recommends all organisations consider whether their rules could be improved or updated by reference to those rules.

A copy of the Post-Election Report is available upon request here.