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...

Electrification has many advantages over alternative forms of traction, but it requires significant capital expenditure for installation. This course will examine the business case for electrification over diesel traction, and the differences between various AC/DC systems. It is important to understand the significance of electrification in terms of an overall rail project, its role, influence and the changes that are/have to be made to ensure...

Summary: The Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo has grown to become the leading event in Australia dedicated to educating traders and investors of all levels. Description: Coupled with daily seminars from Australia’s leading experts and a host of other learning opportunities – your company can be assured we will attract the highly qualified audience you demand to generate a positive return on your investment.Generate hundr...

According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of prisoners in Australia reached over 30,000 for the first time late last year. Prisoners have significant health issues with high rates of mental health problems, communicable diseases, chronic conditions, alcohol misuse, smoking and illicit drug use. The health, well being and welfare of prisoners, both while in custody and during the transition to community, requires specialist...

With a new government in place with strong infrastructure commitments, The Future of Infrastructure forum will explore state and national challenges which impact the long term economic growth and future of infrastructure development in Australia at this time. It will also address the latest proposals for changes within Australia's infrastructure. Federal Address: The Hon. Jamie Briggs, MP, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Dev...

A practical case study led conference which explores strategies to help reduce hospital readmissions across Australia. The program for IIRs 5th Annual Reducing Hospital Readmissions & Discharge Planning Conference 2014 is currently in production, see the website for more details.

With a new government in place, we have seen major changes within federal and state government departments and organisations, as well as proposals for significant changes to policy and reform surrounding Australias skills shortages and the future economic growth of the nation. There has also been a highlight on VET reform, and the need for greater collaboration between industry and the education sector nation-wide, in order to secure a highly...