IPART today released its final report and determination on rural and regional bus fares. From 1 January 2013, maximum fares for country town and rural bus services will rise on average by 3.3%.
The Local Government Cost Index (LGCI) measures cost changes over time for the works and services supplied by councils. This Fact Sheet outlines the details of the reweighted LGCI, based on the results of the 2015 cost survey of councils.