Registration Brochure and Current Program as at 21March 2017
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OUR CONFERENCE HOSTS The Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. acknowledges the interest and support of the Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism. Host Organisation and Major Sponsor Page 1 of 1 Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) is the official destination management organisation for the Moreton Bay Region, the fastest growing economic region in Queensland. MBRIT encourages all delegates to the Conference to explore and experience all the region has to offer during their stay. MBRIT looks forward to welcoming you in May 2017 and can arrange accommodation, flights, transfers, car hire and tours for delegates. Details to be provided shortly. Host Council Moreton Bay Regional Council is the third-largest local government in Australia, with a population of 435,000 people. It is one of Australia s fastest-growing coastal communities. The council area features 170 km of coastline, stretching from the Redcliffe Peninsula in the south to Bribie Island in the north. In total, the council covers an area of more than 2,000 square kms, which includes pristine beaches, extensive rainforests and significant waterways, including Moreton Bay, Deception Bay, Hays Inlet and the Pumicestone Passage. 21 March 2017 1
CONFERENCE SILVER SPONSOR: USC is one of Australia s fastest growing universities. From humble beginnings as the Sunshine Coast region s first public university, over the past 20 years USC has grown to serve more than 14,000 students at six study locations from Brisbane to the Fraser Coast. In the most recent Excellence for Research in Australia assessment, USC was rated by the Australian Research Council as having 14 fields at or above world standard, including three fields well above world standard and the equal highest rating nationally in nursing, zoology, and environmental science and management. At just 20 years of age, USC is now ranked in Times Higher Education list of the top 501-600 universities in the world. USC is currently progressing toward the opening of a new flagship campus in Moreton Bay. Expected to open in 2020, the new campus will cater for up to 10,000 students and will offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. S The 2017 Australian Coastal Councils Conference is organised by the: CONTACT DETAILS: Email: info@coastalcouncils.org.au Web: https://coastalcouncils.org.au Tel: 03 9399 8558 or 0418 254 132 21 March 2017 2
INVITATION On behalf of the Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. I have great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 2017 Australian Coastal Councils Conference to be held at Redcliffe in Queensland from Wednesday 3 May to Friday 5 May 2017. The 2017 Australian Coastal Councils Conference is a great opportunity for coastal planners and decision makers to share information on the latest developments in coastal planning and management from around Australia. The 2017 conference is to be held at Redcliffe, on the shores of Moreton Bay in Queensland. The event is being hosted by the Moreton Bay Regional Council jointly with Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism. The Moreton Bay Regional Council is the third-largest local government in Australia, with a population of 435,000 people. The council area features 170 km of coastline, stretching from the Redcliffe Peninsula in the south to Bribie Island in the north. In total, the council covers an area of more than 2,000 square kms, which includes pristine beaches, extensive rainforests and significant waterways. The conference program will feature topics of significant interest to coastal councils and communities, including: The future outlook for Australia s coastal regions; The short-term rental accommodation challenge; current impacts of a changing climate; and options for financing coastal adaptation works. Join us to find out how coastal councils around the nation are finding solutions to the challenges facing their coastal communities. Don t miss out! Barry Sammels Chair of the Australian Coastal Councils Association and Mayor of the City of Rockingham WA PROGRAM 21 March 2017 3
WEDNESDAY 3 MAY 2017 CONFERENCE DAY ONE 08:00 Registration opens. Tea and coffee available. 09:00 WELCOME TO COUNTRY WELCOME and INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION Mayor Allan Sutherland, Mayor, Moreton Bay Regional Council 09:10 CONFERENCE OPENING Mayor Barry Sammels, Chair, Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. and Mayor, City of Rockingham 09:15 CURRENT COASTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES A national perspective highlighting practical examples of how to address common coastal issues. 10:30 Morning tea 11:00 KEYNOTE SESSION: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR COASTAL REGIONS? Prof Tim Smith, Director of the Sustainability Research Centre at the University of Sunshine Coast, outlines the social, economic and environmental outlook for coastal Australia. 11:30 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: INVESTING IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Findings of a report identifying options for financing adaptation works. Presented by Dr Zsuzsa Banhalmi-Zakar, James Cook University, and Dr David Rissik, General Manager, National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. 12:00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: THE COUNTRY GAME Australian rules football legend Kevin Sheedy discusses the contribution that regional Australia makes to the life of the nation. 12:30 Lunch 13:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR 15:00 Afternoon tea 15.30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR 17:00 CONFERENCE DAY ONE CONCLUDES 18:00 WELCOME RECEPTION Dress: Smart casual 21 March 2017 4
THURSDAY 4 MAY 2017 - CONFERENCE DAY TWO 08:00 Registration opens. Tea and coffee available. 09:00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: AUSTRALIA STATE OF ENVIRONMENT REPORT 2016: COASTS - Presented by Dr Graeme Clark, Evolution and Environment Research Centre at the University of NSW, Co-author of the chapter on Coasts in the latest State of Environment Report released on 7 March 2017 09:30 KEYNOTE SESSION: WHAT CAUSES CLUSTERS OF UNPROVOKED SHARK BITES? Presenter Dr Daryl McPhee, Head, Higher Degree Research at Bond University, outlines the findings of recent studies into unprovoked shark bites and mitigation measures. 10:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A COORDINATED APPROACH TO MANAGING COASTAL HAZARDS Keynote address and discussion with Dr Steven Miles MP, Queensland Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection 10:30 Morning tea 11:00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION CHALLENGE How can Australia s coastal councils respond? Presented by Professor Nicole Gurran, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at The University of Sydney 11:30 COASTAL RESEARCH FORUM AND DISCUSSION: Presentations and panel discussion on the latest Australian coastal research projects 12.00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE INITIATIVE Presented by Mr Donovan Burton, Principal, Climate Planning 12:30 Lunch 13:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR 15:00 Afternoon tea 15:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS FIELD TOUR 17:00 CONFERENCE DAY TWO CONCLUDES 19.00 GALA CONFERENCE DINNER including the presentation of the 2017 AUSTRALIAN COASTAL AWARDS 21 March 2017 5
FRIDAY 5 MAY 2017 - CONFERENCE DAY THREE 08:00 Registration opens. Tea and coffee available. 09:00 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO ESTIMATING TEMPORARY POPULATIONS IN AUSTRALIA Presented by Dr Elin Charles-Edwards, Lecturer in Human Geography at The University of Queensland. 9:30 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: ESTIMATING TEMPORARY POPULATIONS THE POWER OF AGGREGATED MOBILE DEVICE DATA Presented by Mr Andrew Howe, Demographer, and Ms Tricia Chester, Demographer, Australian Bureau of Statistics. 10:00 COASTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES A national perspective highlighting practical examples of how to address common coastal issues. 10:30 Morning tea 11:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND DISCUSSION: THE VALUE OF THE COASTAL ZONE TO AUSTRALIA Keynote address and discussion with The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP (invited), Minister for the Environment and Energy 11.30 SESSION AND DISCUSSION: COASTAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT Presentation and panel discussion on priority issues to be addressed in an updated coastal policy framework. 12:00 FINAL SESSION AND 2017 CONFERENCE COMMUNIQUÉ Facilitated discussion to consider adoption of the 2017 Conference Communiqué 12:30 Lunch 13:30 CONFERENCE CONCLUDES NOTE: Buses will be available to transfer delegates to Brisbane Airport at the conclusion of the conference. Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance through Redcliffe Travel. CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM This program will be subject to ongoing change. Revisions to the conference program will be made regularly and these will be available on the Association s website: http://www.coastalcouncils.org.au To receive updates to the program please add your name to our distribution list by emailing info@coastalcouncils.org.au 21 March 2017 6
KEY DATES Call for nominations for the Australian Coastal Awards opens details available on the Association website www.coastalcouncils.org.au Open now Notification of acceptance of papers for concurrent sessions Friday 17 March 2017 Closing date for nominations for the Australian Coastal Awards Friday 24 March 2017 Closing date for cancellation of registrations Wednesday 5 April 2017 Notification of finalists for the Australian Coastal Awards Friday 7 April 2017 Payment of discounted registration fees for concurrent session presenters closes Friday 21 April 2017 Conference commences Wednesday 3 May 2017 ACCOMMODATION, FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS AND TOURS To ensure accommodation is available for conference delegates, Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism has arranged for block bookings to be held during the conference period. Bookings for flights, transfers and tours are also being offered. Information is available at: www.redcliffetravel.com.au. 21 March 2017 7
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Complete the Registration Form on the following page for each delegate. Scan and email the completed Registration Form for all delegates to: info@coastalcouncils.org.au. A Tax Invoice will be issued including a Purchase Order Number if required to be included. This invoice will include a Credit Card Authorisation Form for payment of total registration fees by credit card if this is your preferred payment method. A Tax Receipt will be issued following receipt of payment and sent by email. Confirmation of Registration details will be emailed to delegates and cc d to any nominated contact person within one week of receipt of payment. Contact Susan Faulkner by email to info@coastalcouncils.org.au or by phone 0418 254 132 with any queries concerning registration. Cancellations and Substitutions Cancellations must be made by email to the Secretariat s email address: info@coastalcouncils.org.au and must be received by COB on Wednesday 5 April 2017 to be eligible to receive a refund of registration fees as well as social function charges however there will be a $330 administration charge for cancellation. Substitute delegates will be accepted without charge at all times but must be notified by email to info@coastalcouncils.org.au by 6:00pm on Monday 1 May 2017. Community, Group and Student Registrations For details of the special registration category offered to full time students or to group registrations contact Susan Faulkner on 0418 254 132 or email info@coastalcouncils.org.au. Payment Methods EFT, CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD EFT: Account name: Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. Bank: Commonwealth Neutral Bay BSB: 062 210 Account number: 10288318 Reference: Insert Delegate s first and family names OR use Invoice Number Remittance advice to: info@coastalcouncils.org.au CHEQUE: Payable to: Post to: CREDIT CARD: Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. Secretariat PO Box 550, Williamstown, VIC 3016 A credit card processing fee of 1.7% applies. 21 March 2017 8
TAX INVOICE AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc. ABN 75 137 814 307 Email: info@coastalcouncils.org.au Tel 03 9399 8558 or 0418 254 132 Mail: PO Box 550 Williamstown VIC 3016 2017 AUSTRALIAN COASTAL COUNCILS CONFERENCE DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM (NOTE: *compulsory fields) Title*. First name*... Family name*... Position* Organisation*....... Address Town...... State. P/C Delegate s email*... CC email (if required) Tel*... Mob*. Tick the box if you DO NOT want your details be included in the list of delegates REGISTRATION FEES (incl. GST) Delegates from ACCA LGAs Non ACCA members Standard $ 1,386 $ 1,661 One Day WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY (please circle) $ 725 $ 825 One Day FRIDAY $ 385 $ 495 REGISTRATION TOTAL SOCIAL PROGRAM TICKETS Welcome Reception (Wednesday 3 May) Delegate/Guest $ 55 pp Gala Conference Dinner (Thursday 4 May) Delegate/Guest Includes transfers to and from most accommodation $ 132 pp GUEST NAME SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SOCIAL PROGRAM TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE TOTAL (including GST) 21 March 2017 9