2015 QLD State Conference. CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Saturday, 30 May 2015 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

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1 2015 QLD State Conference CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Saturday, 30 May 2015 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

2 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 08:50am 09:00am Introduction Keira Brennan, QLD Branch President SESSION ONE State of the Industry Philip Ware, General Counsel, Stanwell Corporation 09:00am 10:30am State of the industry electricity Paul Simshauser State of the industry mining Campbell Jaski, PPB Advisory State of the industry gas Euan Morton, Synergies Economic Consulting 10:30am 11:00am Morning Tea SESSION TWO Legislative Update Nerida Cooley, Counsel, Ashurst 11:00am 12:30pm Water Reform and Other Legislation Madeline Simpson, Special Counsel Amendment Act review of water Herbert Smith Freehills planning and water resource reforms including proposed changes to underground water rights for mining lease holders.

3 PROGRAMME Programme OF of EVENTS Events CONTINUED MQRA: A single resource act is it folly or fantastic? Queensland's transition to a National Energy Customer Framework (NECF) on 1 July 2015 and what it will mean for customers and retailers Katie-Anne Mulder, Queensland Resources Council Dan Howard, Partner and Rebecca Rowling, Lawyer, Clayton Utz 12:30pm 1:30pm Lunch SESSION THREE Decommissioning and recommissioning James Minchinton 1:30pm 3:00pm Industrial relations issues associated Michael Moy, Partner, McCullough with decommissioning and Robertson recommissioning Rehabilitation/environment issues Caroline Ammundsen, Partner, Ashurst associated with decommissioning and recommissioning End of on-shore project life obligations Bronwyn Clarkson, Partner, Carter Newell

4 PROGRAMME Programme OF of EVENTS Events 3:00pm 3:30pm Afternoon Tea SESSION FOUR General Melissa Hill, Special Counsel, McCullough Robertson 3:30pm 5:00pm Navigating Treacherous Waters: Franka Cheung, Senior Associate, A Practical Guide for Energy and Corrs Chambers Westgarth Resources Contracts after ANZ v Andrews. The interaction of resources tenures Tim Stork, Ergon Energy and electrical infrastructure. And the hits just keep coming how Gavin Scott, Partner, Ashurst are they trying to stop our project now? 5:00pm Closing Keira Brennan, QLD Branch President 5:30pm 7:30pm Post conference drinks - Champ Kitchen and Bar Catch up with other delegates for drinks and finger food at Champ Kitchen and Bar. This replaces the usual conference dinner, given that delegates may have other commitments on Saturday night.

5 GENERAL INFORMATION Registration How to Register Online Registration is via the AMPLA website at Registration enquiries should be directed to Chantelle Spiller-Ball by calling or by to Registration Fees There is a registration fee of $295 inc GST for AMPLA MEMBERS* and $355 inc GST for NON MEMBERS. Full details on how to join can be found at *If you would like to become an AMPLA member we encourage you to do so via the AMPLA website to receive the Member rate. Fees Include Attendance to all sessions Access to Conference materials via the AMPLA website approximately 7 days after the Conference. Coffee during registration, lunch, morning and afternoon tea Payment Methods include Credit Card: MasterCard, American Express and Visa (no other cards accepted), Direct Deposit, Cheque and Bpay. Cancellations will be accepted up to the close of business on 22 May 2015 less a 15% administration fee. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Post Conference Drinks Champ Kitchen and Bar: 114 Grey Street (just over the road from the Convention Centre). 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $50 inc GST per person which includes drinks and finger food. This fee is not included in the general registration prices listed above. Please register during conference registration on the AMPLA website. Privacy It is a necessary part of AMPLA s QA provider status that it record attendance at CPD presentations. AMPLA may be required to submit attendance records to the Legal Practice Board of Queensland for audit purposes. Conference Material Conference material will only be made available to delegates electronically on the AMPLA website, note paper and pens will be available on the day. Parking Designated taxi rank Merivale Street Main Entrance, taxi drop off area at Grey Street Entrance Russell Walk connecting pedestrians between Merivale and Grey Street Car park 1 is best access for Merivale Street rooms, Car Park 2 & 3 are best for Exhibition Halls and Grey Street rooms via Russell Walk. General Enquiries Conference enquiries should be directed to Kerrie Smith by calling or by to kerrie.smith@optusnet.com.au. Registration & Payment should be received by close of business 22 May 2015