BOA

Provide backpacker operators with an organisation that can represent the concerns and issues of the industry.

• Work with Tourism NSW and Australian Capital Tourism to help promote Sydney, Regional NSW and Canberra as a desirable destination for both overseas and interstate travellers.
• Introduce a code of ethics between operators themselves and the general public.
• Promote a co-operative and harmonious relationship between all backpacker operators.
• Provide a calendar of networking opportunities for backpacker operators.
• Develop and enhance the services available to backpacker operators.
• Facilitate the collection and expression of representative opinion regarding relations with the Government and the backpacker industry and to provide for members of the Association an avenue of approach to Government Departments and authorities on all relevant matters and issues.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory and harmonious relationships with other sections of the travel and tourism industry for the purpose of fostering, furthering and developing the backpacker industry.
• Collect subscriptions and accept donations and sponsorships for the furtherance of the objectives of the Association.
• Collect and circulate statistical, technical and other information of assistance to members and to advise on trade matters and questions affecting or of interest to members.
• Consider, originate and support improvements in legislation that may seem directly or indirectly conducive to any of the objectives and purposes of the Association, and to resist and oppose legislation which may seem to be directly or indirectly adverse to the interests of the Association or its members.

Objects and Rules
Code of Conduct