In the wake of the hepatitis A outbreak linked with foreign frozen berries early this year the government has announced plans to develop guidelines to overhaul food labelling laws in Australia. The topic has gained many column inches in recent weeks as government and industry alike grapple with the boundaries of labelling laws in this country. As this debate continues a forum is needed for all industry players to come together and discuss food...

In a period of depressed coal prices, the coal industry has been implementing costs reduction and productivity programmes and exploring strategy changes. After years of high investment and export levels the coal industry has now to address critical issues to establish long term sustainable solutions for the industry. The Australian Coal Conference is the only coal focussed event held in Sydney addressing the future of the coal industry in Aust...

Opening with the theme of risk and threat management, the conference emphasised the importance of engagement and communication by bringing together a broad range of stakeholders who actively exchanged ideas, initiatives and opinions around optimising student security. Although campus and student security it is not an area that is easily managed, the conference showcased the proactive initiatives and ideas being implemented with a series of cas...

According to the Prime Minister's office, one-in-three Australian women have experienced physical violence and almost one-in-five have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15. While living safe and free from violence is everyone's right, reducing violence is everyone's responsibility. An integrated response that reinforces strong partnerships between police, case workers, community groups and policy makers is crucial to addressing and...

Applying Signalling Principles to an Integrated Rail Project. An intermediate course covering Australian design, principles and practices for rail signalling and control systems, illustrating the key principles and thinking behind the design of signalling and control systems in a multi-discipline (integrated) project context. Key Learning Outcomes Understand the purpose of a signalling plan and the relationships between principles and signal p...

In total, 26 key speakers from across the country will come together to discuss the integration of mental health into the NDIS, highlighting emerging lessons from the launch sites. The changing landscape for service providers and the integration of the NDIS with other schemes will be examined, including how to maximize choice and control by supporting and preparing people with mental illness for a successful transition to the scheme. The confe...

Learn to work more effectively with those who design signal systems through this entry-level training designed to build your awareness of base system architecture, the jargon, and operational aspects of signal and train control systems. Key Learning Outcomes 1. Gain a working knowledge of fundamentals for railway train control and signalling systems for freight, intercity passenger and urban light rail transit operations2. Learn how many of to...

This introductory course in design fundamentals will guide you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. The course has been written from the perspective of a (Design and Commissioning) D&C contractor and will discuss various delivery models and the associated challenges. Transmission, sub transmission, distribution as well as private substations will be covered. You will consider all phases, from init...

Build your knowledge and confidence in the mining business lifecycle and its technical jargon by examining its technical and commercial components spanning exploration, geology, mining methods, production and processing. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the make-up of the Australian mining industry. Discover mine exploration techniques. Understand mine geology and ore body modelling. Analyse resource/reserve estimation and statutory requireme...

This course will examine the design and layout of rail track, including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross section, turnouts and crossings, component selection, earthwork, drainage, and clearances. The design approaches highlight applicable Australian standards and general industry practices. The participant will learn how traffic characteristics and operational requirements affect design. The coverage distinguishes between high-speed, c...