Ten manslaughter charges are expected to be laid against the alleged driver in the Greta bus tragedy case.
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It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks publicly during a visit to the Hunter Valley about the emotional trauma of the crash on families.
A NSW Police spokesperson said the extra charges had not yet been laid against Brett Andrew Button, but ACM's Newcastle Herald understands he is expected to face additional offences when his case is mentioned in court on January 17.
The Newcastle Herald understands the further allegations police prosecutors expect to charge him with 10 counts of manslaughter.
It's anticipated that extra associated charges will also be levelled against the 59-year-old.
Media reports indicate Button could face up to 26 new charges on Wednesday.
Police first charged Button with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death before investigators filed an extra 43 charges related to people who were injured in the crash.
Mr Button has not entered any pleas and remains on bail.
Button is due to have his case mentioned in Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, when the extra charges are expected to be heard.
Police allege Button was behind the wheel of a bus transporting dozens of wedding guests from Wandin Valley Estate to Singleton when it tipped and slammed into a guard rail at about 11.30pm on June 11.
Prime Minister visits community
He said he would not comment about reports of extra charges being laid against the driver as the matter was before the courts, but urged friends and family to reach out for support if they needed it.
"I visited, in the aftermath of the Greta tragedy, the Singleton Roosters with Dan Repacholi," Mr Albanese said.
"I would say to the family and friends affected by that tragedy who I met who were going through an incredibly difficult time that a tragedy like that does not diminish over time.
"You can have a re-triggering as well of that trauma when it's discussed publicly, so I would just say that, if people do need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. It is so important."
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
Michael Parris
Michael Parris reports on politics for the Newcastle Herald. He started at the Herald in 1994 after working in the ABC Newcastle newsroom. Michael spent much of his career as a sub-editor before moving into political reporting in 2017. He was a finalist in the Sports Australia national media awards for his stories about a male-only tennis club in Newcastle. He has covered NSW and federal elections, state and federal budgets and local politics. He has also written extensively about the COVID-19 pandemic with a special focus on data analysis and the effects of lockdowns on the Hunter community.
Michael Parris reports on politics for the Newcastle Herald. He started at the Herald in 1994 after working in the ABC Newcastle newsroom. Michael spent much of his career as a sub-editor before moving into political reporting in 2017. He was a finalist in the Sports Australia national media awards for his stories about a male-only tennis club in Newcastle. He has covered NSW and federal elections, state and federal budgets and local politics. He has also written extensively about the COVID-19 pandemic with a special focus on data analysis and the effects of lockdowns on the Hunter community.
