SHAKE IT UP POSITIVE DISRUPTION

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1 SHAKE IT UP POSITIVE DISRUPTION 2016 LGFP Annual Conference & Master Class Program & Registration Local Government Finance Professionals Queensland Inc SURFERS PARADISE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA NOVEMBER 2016

2 INVITATION FROM THE PRESIDENT As President of the Local Government Finance Professionals of Queensland, it is my pleasure to invite you to participate in the 37th annual conference of the Association. We have all just completed the budget process for newly elected Councils and I am very aware of the dedication and commitment it takes to engage with new Councillors, make policy adjustments and complete the process within a short timeframe. There has been an ongoing theme of reduced grants and subsidies from both the State and Commonwealth Governments and this has placed additional strain on many Councils ability to keep rate rises to levels expected during a low inflation period. In addition the push for increased services and assets is growing beyond many Council s financial capacity. Financial sustainability is now mentioned in most conversations involving Councils. The Association has again this year delivered a Chief Finance Officer and Finance Manager Forum to give professional development exposure on matters relevant and current. This professional development will be continued this year through the annual masterclass and conference in November. The theme of the conference this year is Shake It Up, Positive Disruption which supports the current climate of all spheres of government in general. Our masterclass program will be the entrée to the conference and will be themed around service levels. The conference itself will offer professional and personal development and is aimed at finance professionals within the local government sector. The annual conference provides one of the best opportunities for interacting with peers in our profession and increasing the collective knowledge and understanding within our industry. On behalf of the Executive, I encourage you to attend, actively participate and build networks so that you can Shake It Up and have some Positive Disruption in the way your Council does its business in this ever changing environment. David Lewis PRESIDENT Local Government Finance Professionals Queensland Inc (LGFP) David Lewis Lockyer Valley Regional Council President Lisa Fletcher Western Downs Regional Council Committee Member David Spearritt Orion Consulting Project Coordinator Anthony Keleher Bundaberg Regional Council Junior Vice President Sue Phillips Brisbane City Council Committee Member Natalie Kent LGFP Secretariat Wayne Jensen Noosa Shire Council Secretary Shelly Fogg Central Highlands Regional Council Observer Ann-Marie Ryan Toowoomba Regional Council Treasurer Michael Shave Noosa Shire Council Observer

3 SHAKE IT UP POSITIVE DISRUPTION CONFERENCE PROGRAM NOVEMBER 2016 TUESDAY 22nd November pm Registration Desk Open Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Gold Coast pm MASTERCLASS Affordable Service Levels for Financial Sustainability Presented by Orion Consulting Network (See Separate Registration Form) pm Registration Desk Open Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Gold Coast pm A NIGHT WITH THE STARS MEET THE SPONSORS NETWORKING & COCKTAIL PARTY WEDNESDAY 23rd November am Registration am President s Welcome & Meet the Sponsors Master of Ceremonies Leigh Muirhead (appears by arrangement with Great Expectation Speakers Bureau) am KEYNOTE SPEAKER Peter FitzSimons AO Positive Disruption Followed by live 4FP Radio Interview am MORNING TEA am APV Gold Sponsor Presentation am Latest Developments in Accounting Standard Setting Mark Shying (Research Fellow, AASB) pm Economic Update Gareth Aird (Chief Economist, CBA) Speaker appears by arrangement with CBA pm LUNCH Sponsored by Technology One Corporation pm QAO Value Adding Services to Local Government Patrick Flemming, QAO pm Business Partner Update & Session Changeover pm Concurrent Sessions (a) Current Issues Affecting Queensland Local Government Glen Beckett, LGAQ (b) Using technology to improve business outcomes (a case study) Technology One Corporation pm AFTERNOON TEA pm Assetic Platinum Sponsor Presentation pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER Paul Spinks Managing Personal Wellbeing Through Periods of Disruption pm LGFP Business Session all welcome (bring your drinks) pm AFTER SESSION NETWORKING DRINKS EVENING AT LEISURE THURSDAY 24th November am Introduction am Commonwealth Bank Platinum Sponsor Presentation am KEYNOTE ADDRESS Navigating Disruptive Environments Jude Munro am Collection House Gold Sponsor Presentation am MORNING TEA am Financial Sustainability from a Department Perspective Frankie Carroll, DG, Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning am Technology One Corporation Gold Sponsor Presentation pm Concurrent Sessions (a) What s New at QTC an LG Update Diana Lolato (Queensland Treasury Corporation) (b) Simplification of General Purpose Financial Statements (case study) (Sue Phillips, Brisbane City Council)

4 pm LUNCH Sponsored by APV Valuers & Asset Management pm LG Solutions Key Business Partner Presentation pm PANEL SESSION Understanding what makes you tick and how to thrive in the industry Baby boomers (Wayne Jensen) vs. Gen X (Michael Shave) vs. Gen Y (Lisa Fletcher) Hosted by Leigh Muirhead pm AFTERNOON TEA pm Recoveries & Reconstruction Gold Sponsor Presentation pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS Surviving Mark Donaldson VC Sponsored by Recoveries & Reconstruction (Aust) Pty Ltd pm PRE-DINNER DRINKS AND CANAPÉS Sponsored by Assetic & Commonwealth Bank CONFERENCE DINNER (Dress: Ladies After Five, Gents Collared Shirt & Jacket) FRIDAY 25th November am Introduction am Innovation, Strategy & Networking in the Digital Age Monica Bradley am MORNING TEA pm Monica Bradley (Continued) pm Conference Close and Prize Draws Leigh Muirhead pm LUNCH Sponsored by Collection House Group SOCIAL PROGRAM A NIGHT WITH THE STARS MEET THE SPONSORS NETWORKING & COCKTAIL PARTY pm Tuesday 22nd November, 2016 Ballroom Foyer Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Dress: Smart Casual Pop Up Radio Australia sounds like a radio station because it is one. On-air branding, specially produced jingles, in-house promotion, dynamic and informative interviews are all part of Pop Up Radio service. The only difference is that the whole package is customised for the 2016 LGFP Conference. Pop Up Radio is literally able to pop up a radio station studio in a high visibility location at the Conference. This adds an exciting and engaging element where interviews can be watched by all conference attendees as they happen. At the touch of a button, people can listen in live to interviews and highlights from the Conference. Pop Up Radio will arrange the delivery of audio news, grabs from a wide variety of delegates, sponsors and speakers. Pop Up Radio will also arrange pre-event interviews with Keynote Speakers. Pop Up Radio is proudly Sponsored at this years Conference by Recoveries and Reconstruction. CONFERENCE DINNER pm Thursday 24th November, 2016 Ballroom Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Dress: Ladies After Five, Gents Collared Shirt & Jacket LGFP THANKS LGFP wishes to thank the following government related entities for their support with the provision of speakers and other help which contribute to the success of the 2016 Conference.

5 MASTER OF CEREMONIES LEIGH MUIRHEAD Leigh has worn many hats during her impressive television career including: advertorial host & presenter, fashion & current affairs reporter, co-host for a local morning magazine program, and Queensland presenter for the National Morning program, just to name a few. For the 2016 LGFP Conference, we welcome Leigh as our Master of Ceremonies. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DESTINATION SURFERS PARADISE GOLD COAST Surfers Paradise Gold Coast, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Electric! These are just some of the words that sum up the social scene that Surfers Paradise was built on. Since the days of the original Surfers Paradise Hotel, Surfers has always been an entertainment playground famous for its world-class nightlife venues, international events, its world renown beach and pumping atmosphere. PETER FITZSIMONS AO Peter FitzSimons AO is a well respected columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and Sun Herald, speaks four languages, has played Rugby for Australia, co-hosted radio shows with Mike Carlton and Doug Mulray, interviewed famous people around the globe and is the Chair of the Australian Republican Movement and has written over 27 best selling books. In 1989 after joining The Sydney Morning Herald full time, Peter has been one of their most popular columnists since. Known as Australia s finest sports journalist, Peter boasts an impressive list of interview credits including ex-president George Bush, Sir Edmond Hillary, Jodie Foster, Nicki Lauda, Joe Montana and Carl Lewis as well as all major Australian sporting figures from Shane Gould to Lionel Rose to Herb Elliott. He has interviewed every Australian Prime Minister from Gough Whitlam to Julia Gillard. In 2011 Peter was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for service to literature as a biographer, sports journalist and commentator, and to the community through contributions to conversation, disability care, social welfare and sporting organisations. PAUL SPINKS Paul is an Advanced Care Paramedic for Queensland Ambulance, a State Trauma Councillor for the Australian Paramedic Association and is currently studying a Physician Associate Program in Tropical Medicine. He was previously a Board Member for the International Air Transport Association, headed the stage in promoting air safety for aviation seminars worldwide, and is a previous presenter for Channel Seven s Brownies Coastwatch, engaging groups is something he excels at. Paul lives by the saying, You may be certified to do the job but how certified you are at life itself will determine your effectiveness in the workplace! MARK DONALDSON VC Mark Donaldson VC is a remarkable young man that has lived life to the full from a very early age. On September in a valley in eastern Afghanistan, Trooper Mark Donaldson made a split second decision that would change his life. His display of extraordinary courage that day saw him awarded the Australian Victoria Cross for Gallantry the ultimate symbol of heroism. Mark knows what it takes to lead. He knows what it is like to take responsibility for personal and team success. He knows how crucial effective communication is to the success of any plan. Mark knows what makes an effective team. He knows how crucial it is for leaders to be agile in their decision making and how important resilience is in both the planning and implementation phases of an operation. In his word, lives depend on it. Mark Donaldson VC is a man that makes Australia very proud. MONICA BRADLEY Monica Bradley is an engaging talent with exceptional strategy and global advisory experience who invests time and energy innovating in the digital economy. She returned to Australia in 2012 after impressive careers in USA and Middle East. Monica holds non-executive directorships and provides board level strategy advice. Monica helps organisations transform from the industrial age into the digital economy. She brings insights and leads strategic discussions that help boards and executives better understand the risks and opportunities of the emerging digital economy and exercise informed judgment in their strategy design. Her exceptional ability to engage people with her compelling fresh approach, transforms executives mind-sets. She is an articulate communicator with a dynamic personal style, effective influencing skills, affable personality and healthy sense of humour. Her well-honed strategic and analytical skills, coupled with her ability to build rapport quickly, mean Monica is a highly effective mentor, advisor, director, investor, leader and chair. CONFERENCE VENUE A luxury stay in Surfers Paradise awaits you at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. Within a 20-minute stroll, you ll find popular places like Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa. All 329 rooms feature balconies, WiFi, and wired Internet. Refrigerators and round-the-clock room service make inroom dining convenient. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and free toiletries. Cable TV, separate bathtubs and showers, and coffee/tea makers are also available. ACCOMMODATION There are two room types available at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa for delegates to choose from when attending the Conference. There are Hinterland View and Ocean View Rooms available. Please refer to your booking form for further details. TRANSPORTATION Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa is an easy one hour drive from Brisbane or Brisbane domestic airport. For those flying into Brisbane, you can connect to the Gold Coast by train which is located right outside the domestic terminal. Travel by train to Nerang and then be transferred to Surfers Paradise. Please refer to the Airtrain Connect Service website for further details.

6 HOW TO REGISTER Complete the enclosed conference registration form, post or it together with the appropriate fee or credit card authorisation to the conference organisers, Handy Events & Conferences. Registration and accommodation deposits are payable to Local Government Finance Professionals of Queensland Inc. Registration is not valid until full payment is made. A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of your fees. Your registration forms are a tax invoice. No shared registration forms will be accepted. Please photocopy the registration form for multiple registrations. The Executive reserves the right to restrict the numbers if registration exceeds available spaces. SPECIAL REGISTRATION The Association is pleased to offer an incentive to Council s to make it more affordable for their employees, new to Local Government, to benefit from the learning and networking opportunities the conference provides. Discounted registration is available on the following terms and conditions. For a maximum of one Special Registration for each Council, at least one other Discount Rate Registration must be made from that Council at the same time. Attendees must be Level Six (6) or lower, and have never attended an LGFP Conference previously. PLATINUM SPONSORS KEY BUSINESS PARTNERS LGFP is proud to recognise LG solutions and Orion Consulting Network as Key Business Partners serving the Association Education and Industry Support GOLD SPONSORS CANCELLATION POLICY Should a delegate be unable to attend the conference after having paid the registration fee, a substitute delegate will be welcome. If cancellation is received in writing before the 7th November 2016, a $140 administration cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund of the registration fee. For cancellations made after the 7th November 2016, no refund will be made. Delegates will be responsible for any fees or charges associated with the cancellation of travel or accommodation. TRAVEL SILVER SPONSORS Corporate Travel Connections has been appointed the official travel agency for the LGFP 2016 Conference to ensure our conference travellers of the best internet or published airfares available on Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airlines when travelling internally within Australia. To ensure the BEST airfare available, ALL delegates are urged to contact the Dedicated Team at Corporate Travel Connections on Their friendly staff are also on hand as a one stop shop to assist you with any other travel requirements you may need. Please quote our conference travel code LGFP CONFERENCE ATTIRE Smart conference attire is appropriate for all conference sessions as well as Meet The Sponsors A Night With The Stars Cocktail Party. For Thursday night s Farewell Dinner in the Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort & Spa ballroom, Ladies are requested to wear After Five and Gents to wear a collared shirt and jacket. CONFERENCE TRADE EXHIBITION All delegates are encouraged to visit each trade booth during the conference to show appreciation of the support by all sponsors and exhibitors. Each delegate, by visiting every trade booth, will be eligible to enter the major prize draw, with the prize, compliments of Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa. The trade displays will be located in the Ballroom Foyer. CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT Handy Events & Conferences PO Box 59, Maleny Qld 4552 Ph: tony@handyevents.com.au or info@handyevents.com.au