For the 9th year in a row, Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) & Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) will be exhibiting at AFNC, alongside Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. They will be sharing with delegates why New Zealand is an exceptional destination to hold a conference. With a major hotel expansion, two new convention centres opening in late 2020 (in Auckland and Christchurch), plus an announcement of a new Wellington Convention Centre, there will be lots to talk about.  Part…

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After ten years of service, the Board of Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW has accepted the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary Annalisa Haskell, GAICD who will finish with the Association on 30 June 2019. Over her tenure, Annalisa has been committed to the success of the Association and its members and provided leadership through a period that saw significant change to NSW Local Government. Under her stewardship…

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Australasian Railway Association Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Danny Broad will step down from his role as head of the rail industry peak body at the end this calendar year when his contract concludes. “After over four years at the helm of ARA, I feel the time is right to pass the reigns to a new CEO to take the organisation forward into a new era, one that is sure to see rail continue to experience significant growth and investment,” said Mr Broad. “Since taking on the…

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Cancer Nurses Society of Australia has announced Jemma Still as the new Executive Officer."Jemma has been actively involved in the management of professional associations for over 12 years, as the Head of Member and Partner Services with the Australian Tourism Export Council, the Business Development Manager at the Law Society of NSW and the Membership and Education Manager at the Migration Institute of Australia.""Throughout these roles, she has developed strategies to…

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The Brisbane Airport Conference Centre is the largest venue in the airport precinct and offers 1800sqm of architecturally designed event space. With the capacity to host a boardroom meeting for 2, up to 330 guest’s cocktail style, each event is tailored to provide a memorable and unique experience. In tribute to its location in the heart of the airport precinct, the dynamic events centre includes a series of specially commissioned…

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Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) has announced Kylie Farrelley as the organisation’s new General Manager. Kylie is taking over from incumbent General Manager Michael Bennett, who will be stepping down in June after serving the organisation since 1997. Kylie’s appointment will play a critical role in furthering the recovery, reclamation and destruction of ozone-depleting and synthetic greenhouse gas refrigerants to further reduce harmful emissions.

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The Minerals Council of Australia today announced former Cabinet Minister, lawyer and experienced Board director the Hon Helen Coonan as its new Chair. Ms Coonan will begin as Chair when current Chair Dr Vanessa Guthrie steps down following the MCA’s board meeting on 18 June. Her appointment for a two-year period was the result of an extensive selection process involving the MCA’s Board and CEO which concluded in early May.  Dr Guthrie has been MCA Chair for the…

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Australia’s independent higher education providers have signalled their intent to drive the debate about the need to reform the education system through the launch of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). “The tertiary education system includes independent providers in the higher education, vocational education and training sectors. It’s time to reform the education system where these sectors can operate as one whilst retaining their separate…

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Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA) President Julian Clark, on behalf of the Board and Members today announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Dean Long to replace the outgoing CEO Mr Richard Munro. Mr Long is currently the National Strategic Acquisition Manager at American Express and was formerly the Head of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships with the Australian Federation of Travel Agents, and previously held senior roles within the NSW…

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Dr Julia Crawford has become national President of the AVA, after serving four years on the Board. She has a passion for communicating, interacting and exchanging skills and information. Dr Crawford is looking forward to leading the AVA as it continues to advocate for the health and welfare of Australia’s animal industries.Dr Crawford said it was an honour and privilege to be elected President of the AVA.“We have come so far as a profession and association and…

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