The BTRE has made significant progress towards developing the new schedule reliability indicator. However, the initial test results raise questions about the reliability of schedule data as well as the reliability of ship arrivals/departures, and will require further investigation.

This report presents the results of BTRE's seventh annual review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 2002–03.

• BSPVES Monitoring Report 7
  
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As foreshadowed in Avline 3, this issue of Avline opens with a feature article on the development of Australian domestic airline on time performance in formation and the reporting of on time performance statistics from November 2003 to February 2004.

• Avline No 4–May 2004
  
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The 10th anniversary issue of Waterline contains a special feature on the changing face of the waterfront from 1993 to 2004.

The Australian domestic aviation industry has undergone significant change since the events that led to the collapse of Ansett in September 2001. This issue's feature article examines the industry's response to that event, the current situation, and the outlook going forward.

• Avline No 5–November 2004
  
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The Australian Sea Freight series presents statistics on the movement of Australian freight by sea and information on port activity, fleet structure, and use of coastal permits. This edition focuses on sea freight activity around Australia during 2002–03.

This issue contains an article on Australian International Shipping. It summarises Australia's maritime trade 2002–2003, including cargo movements, main trading partners as well as major port activity with the main focus on international trade.

This issue's feature article examines domestic on time performance, one year after the commencement of reporting of on time data. The article explores total industry trends and some of the factors influencing the results. International comparisons are also drawn to highlight Australia's relative performance.

• Avline No 6–May 2005
  
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Australian Transport Statistics provides an easy introduction to a diverse range of transport statistics. Topics include employment, GDP, passenger and freight movements, trade, funding, motor vehicles, fatalities and estimated greenhouse gas emissions attributed to the transport industry. Various international comparisons are included and details provided for the road,rail, marine and aviation sectors. Data are gathered from various sources both within the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics and external organisations.

This issue contains an article on trends in Australian international sea trade. It examines Australia's maritime trade 1994–1995 to 2004–2005, including commodity exports and imports, trade regions and port activity.