State of Australian Cities National Conference 09

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Delegates can register by email, mail or fax. Downloadable a PDF Registration Form.

All delegates (including speakers) must complete a registration form for administrative purposes.

Full Registration includes:

• attendance at all conference sessions;

• morning/afternoon teas and lunches;

• program and papers/abstracts;

• Welcome Reception, Civic Reception (limited) and Conference Dinner

Student Registration includes:

• attendance at all conference sessions;

• morning/afternoon teas and lunches;

• program and papers/abstracts;

• Welcome Reception and Civic Reception (limited)

• PhD Pre-Conference Workshop

Note: Student registrations must supply proof of full-time student status from their institution.

One Day Registration includes:

• attendance on the selected day;

• morning/afternoon teas and lunch;

• program and papers/abstracts;

Method of Payment
Payment must accompany the registration form and should include (as appropriate): registration fees, accommodation deposit (one night’s tariff) and social functions.

Payments can be made by EFT, credit card, cheque or for international delegates, a bank draft in Australian dollars. Personal or company cheques will not be accepted from international delegates. Please note that all payments made by credit card will be subject to a 3% bank fee on the total amount.

Registration Desk
The registration desk, located in the Guild Village (see map page 12) at the University of WA will open each day of the conference from 8.00am - 4.00pm for the collection of delegate kits and general assistance.

REGISTRATION FEES inclusive of GST

* Early Bird must be paid BY Friday 2 October 2009

Full Registration Early Bird*	$484 ($44 GST)
Full Registration General	$550 ($50 GST)
Student Registration	$396 ($36 GST)
One Day Registration	$176 ($16 GST)
PhD Workshop for NON-Delegates	$50 (inc GST)

Acknowledgement
Registrations received prior to Friday 13 November 2009 will be acknowledged in writing. Delegates are asked to check their confirmation letter and advise the organisers immediately, if changes/amendments are required. For registrations made after Friday 13 November 2009, please telephone or email the secretariat to confirm receipt of your registration.

Dietary Requirements
Delegates with special dietary needs must advise Promaco Conventions via the registration form or in writing to ensure they are suitably catered for.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

Registration - cancellation of registration must be advised in writing. Cancellations made before Friday 30 October 2009 incur a penalty fee of $132. Refunds of fees after this time will only be made in exceptional circumstances. Substitute delegates will be accepted and details must be advised in writing. Please note that cancellations made in the few weeks prior to the conference, will be processed after the conference.

Accommodation - cancellation of accommodation must be advised in writing. Each venue reserves the right to charge delegates for non-arrival on the dates pre-booked and/or no-shows.

Tours and Social Functions - no refunds will be given for tours or social functions cancelled by delegates after Friday 13 November 2009 or missed during the conference. If, for reasons beyond the control of the organisers, the conference were to be cancelled, fees minus deduction of expenses incurred would be refunded.

Please keep a copy of your registration form and note that by submitting the form, you have agreed to the terms of the cancellation policy.



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