The Conversation and Informa Australia are pleased to present the Future of Welfare Conference. The forum seeks to examine the welfare system and the policy and reform directions for welfare in Australia. The two days will look not only at the concept of social welfare and the evolution of thinking worldwide around welfare but also at current realities and policy directions in Australia and whether this will or should reframe how we see and de...

By 2050 it is estimated that agricultural outputs will need to grow by at least 60% to meet the growing demand of Asian consumption. However, this strong agricultural demand is met with growing supply chain constraints which could hinder the potential for Australian and New Zealands agricultural trade into Asia. Informa Australia are pleased to announce the Inaugural Asia Pacific Food & Fibre Summit, to be held on the 30-31 October 2014, i...

On any given night in Australia 1 in 200 people are homeless. Many of these people are living in inadequate and unsafe conditions due to a variety of complex and differing issues. Recent changes to welfare benefits and a changing funding landscape has forced specialist homelessness services and mainstream providers to reassess the future. This conference will focus on initiatives that provide practical and relevant solutions. Your involvement...

This 2-day course examines all aspects of rail operations to provide participants with a solid understanding and appreciation how operational requirements and goals affect and influence other rail disciplines, project outcomes and overall business performance. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the over-arching principles of rail operations management.Appreciate aspects and challenges which are not widely known or well understood by managers Ga...

This 2-day intensive course is designed to equip newcomers to the rail industry with a comprehensive overview of all the key aspects of their new field. From the basics of ‘what is a train’ to advanced concepts found in complex rail systems, the course addresses railway terminology, components of the railway, urban and freight railways, safety, rail operations, and economics of the rail industry. Participants will walk away with an...

A 1 day introduction to the high level principles and formal methods of risk assessment and analysis in design, developed by engineers, and its application to design in the rail industry. Key Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, participants should be able to: Examine and address topical issues of design safety risk in the rail industry.Discuss the current and developing legislative requirements for rail design risk State how risks...

The National Asset Recycling Briefing will investigate the 2014 Federal budget’s $5 billion dollar infrastructure fund for asset recycling. Under this commitment, when a State sells an asset and directs that money towards a new infrastructure investment, the Federal Government will contribute 15% of the reinvestment amount as additional funds, with a time limit of two years for construction to begin on the new project. This important br...

Build your understanding of the maritime industry through this comprehensive introduction to the commercial, technical and legal environment in which the Australian ports and the global shipping industry functions. Key Learning Outcomes: Review the industry from a global perspective, its terminology and stakeholders. Discover shippings commercial, logistical, economic and trade components. Recognise the fundamental technical issues of handling...

Shipbrokers are the key to a transaction between a ship owner and the shippers of cargo. The broker is involved in many stages of a deal: presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract, finalising the details of the contract and following the deal through. Brokers provide clients with market intelligence and advice. Charterparties are one of the key contracts used by brokers in the shipping industry ...

Now in its 14th year, AusIntermodal remains the premier conference for Australia’s freight industry. This year’s agenda will cover critical issues; from the planning, funding and successful delivery of major infrastructure projects, to improving supply chain efficiency and ensuring Australia has the regulatory framework for a competitive and sustainable industry. The sector is undergoing huge structural change and renewed investmen...