Video News Release Alert
Embargoed until 3am, Tuesday March 3 2008
Bus Industry Recruits as Unemployment Rises
The following Video News Release is now available online to download and view in broadcast quality.
Content Summary:
While unemployment continues to rise in other sectors of the economy, the Australian bus and coach
industry today launched a nationwide recruitment drive aimed at meeting increased demand for bus
services.
*The launch will feature Federal Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Brendan
O’Connor MP. The launch will be held at 450 Graham Street, Port Melbourne from 12.30pm.*
Footage Includes:
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Comment from Professor Graham Currie, Chair of Pubic Transport, Monash University
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Comment from bus operators
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Footage of buses in operation
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Footage of interaction between bus drivers and passengers
Contact:
Isuru Neelagama 0401 509 349 (To organise interviews and for details of the launch)
Michael Apps, Executive Director Bus Industry Confederation 0418 487 930
Professor Graham Currie, Chair of Public Transport Monash University 0414 852 699
Shot List:
Talent
Detail
Time
Skye Naismith, Managing
Director, Mt Gravatt Coaches
Skye describes the flexibility
and range of jobs in the
industry.
0-14 seconds
Professor Graham Currie,
Chair of Pubic Transport,
Monash University
The Professor describes the
expansion of public transport
systems across the world.
14-24 seconds
Stephen Lucas, Managing
Director, Warrnambool Buslines
Stephen discusses the different
job types and associated duties
at a bus operation.
24-53 seconds
Talent
Detail
Time
Bus Driver + Passengers
Footage of passengers
disembarking and interacting
with driver.
53-1:05
Buses
Footage of SE Busway in
Brisbane
1:05-1:16
Skye Naismith, Managing
Director, Mt Gravatt Coaches
Skye describes the growth of
the bus industry
1:16-1:28
Scott Grenda, Managing
Director, Grenda Corporation
Scott describes the
opportunities for career
progression in the bus industry
1:28-1:41
Stephen Lucas, Managing
Director, Warrnambool Buslines
Advice for young people looking
for a career
1:41-1:54
Professor Graham Currie,
Chair of Pubic Transport,
Monash University
Broad overview of why Public
transport systems are growing
1:54-2:19
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