Conference Logistics (Conlog) are a leading Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) with staff located throughout our offices in Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane. This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and are proud to announce that we have added a Secretariat service to our offerings, enabling us to assist with committee, administrative, membership and governance requirements. Our head office in Canberra is set up with a fully operational business facility,…

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Australian Computer Society (ACS) has announced Rupert Grayston, its Director of Professional Standards and Assessment Services, as interim CEO effective 8 October. Grayston, who has been with ACS for more than two years, accepted the role this week. “I’m excited to be leading ACS during this interim period as we undertake the search for a new CEO,” Grayston said. “My experience in association management and strategy, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the dynamics…

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Australia’s longest-running sustainability awards program, the Banksia Awards recognise individuals, communities, businesses and governments for innovation and excellence in environmental and social stewardship. Last year, the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) was named ‘best of the best’, taking home the Banksia Gold Award for a powerful commitment to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and for demonstrating the potential to deliver a big future impact.…

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A new industry association for finance and mortgage brokers has launched. Finance Broker Education & Training Australia (FBETA) is Australia's first digital industry association for Finance & Mortgage Brokers.

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The Australian Government announced on 11 September that $50 million would be allocated to the Business Events Grants Program. This assistance is part of the $1 billion Relief and Recovery Fund which is providing assistance to sectors, regions and communities disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19.  This has been…

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Holstein Australia has announced that Rohan Butler has been appointed as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective from the new financial year. Rohan, currently Holstein Australia’s Genetic Improvement and Research Manager, succeeds current CEO, Graeme Gillan.  “I am honoured to have been appointed as Holstein Australia’s next CEO. It is a privilege to be part of an organisation that leads in the delivery of high quality herd improvement services and innovative solutions…

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The Association of Consulting Surveyors has been awarded international recognition for its magazine, The Surveyor.  The Surveyor has won top honours in the Best Single Issue category in the 2020 Tabbie Awards—a prestigious worldwide competition for publishers of business, trade and custom magazines.“The entire magazine is clean and easy to read. The style and tone fit the industry and are cohesive throughout. There is no wasted space, yet the issue is not…

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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) has announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Ms Natalia Vukolova, after more than seven years in the role. Ms Vukolova has resigned to start a family, effective from 25 September 2020.  Mr Mark Nevin, previously RANZCR's Head of Policy and Advocacy, will serve as interim CEO for 12 months while the Board chooses a permanent replacement. 

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“Non-dues” revenue is revenue from any source other than membership fees. Non-dues revenue can help associations smooth out disruptions in the economic cycle, allowing them to maintain budget and continue to provide members with the levels of service they expect. But, how do you bring in more non-dues revenue – especially when economic times are so tough? Non-dues revenue has long been an important ingredient in any association’s financial health, so we’ve put together a…

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"It is only among the waves of change that we will find our true direction.” Sujoy Dey, Managing Director, Australasia - CIMGlobal Stepping into a new role in the middle of a global pandemic that has crippled…

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