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Bicycle Industry in Australia
2011/12
A national snapshot by Bicycle Industries Australia, Cycling Promotion Fund and the Retail Cycle Traders Australia
The
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Industry Overview
Key figures summary Trends in Australian Cycling Participation Sales, imports and the LVIT Taskforce and Productivity Commission Electric Bicycles Australian Standards Trade shows
Industry Overview
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The bicycle industry in Australia is a diverse and ever changing industry providing our customers with a wide range of quality products and services. This report provides a snapshot of the cycling sector in Australia, an overview of the trends and developments over the last year which impact on the industry and an outline of the initiatives, programs and services provided by the two industry associations and the Cycling Promotion Fund.
Australia has two distinctive bicycle industry member associations:
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Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd
Overview Aims of the BIA General Manager’s Report Industry engagement Data collection Representation Lobbying Training BIA Office
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n Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. (BIA Ltd) represents the wholesaler supply companies
n Retail Cycle Traders Australia (RCTA)
Retail Cycle Traders Australia
Overview Australian bicycle retail sector Value of the industry Employment Training Imports Technology Trade & Consumer Shows The RCTA
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supports and represents the independent bicycle shops.
In an environment of constant change and uncertainty it has been essential that both associations work together to optimise outcomes for their members and the sector overall. Both associations are committed to providing the best possible services to their members as well as ensuring that the interests of the industry are represented. Decisions which impact on the industry are made at a range of levels including economic and trade policies, industrial relations,
2011/12
A national snapshot by Bicycle Industries Australia, Cycling Promotion Fund and the Retail Cycle Traders Australia
The
Contents
Industry Overview
Key figures summary Trends in Australian Cycling Participation Sales, imports and the LVIT Taskforce and Productivity Commission Electric Bicycles Australian Standards Trade shows
Industry Overview
1
2 4 4 5 6 6 7 7
The bicycle industry in Australia is a diverse and ever changing industry providing our customers with a wide range of quality products and services. This report provides a snapshot of the cycling sector in Australia, an overview of the trends and developments over the last year which impact on the industry and an outline of the initiatives, programs and services provided by the two industry associations and the Cycling Promotion Fund.
Australia has two distinctive bicycle industry member associations:
1
Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd
Overview Aims of the BIA General Manager’s Report Industry engagement Data collection Representation Lobbying Training BIA Office
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9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12
n Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. (BIA Ltd) represents the wholesaler supply companies
n Retail Cycle Traders Australia (RCTA)
Retail Cycle Traders Australia
Overview Australian bicycle retail sector Value of the industry Employment Training Imports Technology Trade & Consumer Shows The RCTA
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14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17
supports and represents the independent bicycle shops.
In an environment of constant change and uncertainty it has been essential that both associations work together to optimise outcomes for their members and the sector overall. Both associations are committed to providing the best possible services to their members as well as ensuring that the interests of the industry are represented. Decisions which impact on the industry are made at a range of levels including economic and trade policies, industrial relations,